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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.53, 8,591.22 and 3,431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.53, 8,591.22 and 3,431.03 is: 4,734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.53 : 8,591.22 = 3,431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.53/8,591.22 = 3,431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.53x = 8,591.22 × 3,431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.53x = 29,476,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,476,733.56/6,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.82

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