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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.63, 8,591.37 and 3,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.63, 8,591.37 and 3,393.03 is: 4,682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.63 : 8,591.37 = 3,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.63/8,591.37 = 3,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.63x = 8,591.37 × 3,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.63x = 29,150,776.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,150,776.15/6,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.38

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