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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.48, 8,590.96 and 3,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.48, 8,590.96 and 3,392.72 is: 4,681.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.48 : 8,590.96 = 3,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.48/8,590.96 = 3,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.48x = 8,590.96 × 3,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.48x = 29,146,721.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,146,721.81/6,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.84

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