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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.47, 8,591.27 and 3,392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.47, 8,591.27 and 3,392.83 is: 4,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.47 : 8,591.27 = 3,392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.47/8,591.27 = 3,392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.47x = 8,591.27 × 3,392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.47x = 29,148,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,148,731.45/6,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.17

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