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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.62, 8,593.16 and 4,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.62, 8,593.16 and 4,102.72 is: 5,662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.62 : 8,593.16 = 4,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.62/8,593.16 = 4,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.62x = 8,593.16 × 4,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.62x = 35,255,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255,287.40/6,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.94

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