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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.92, 8,591.75 and 3,393.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.92, 8,591.75 and 3,393.45 is: 4,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.92 : 8,591.75 = 3,393.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.92/8,591.75 = 3,393.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.92x = 8,591.75 × 3,393.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.92x = 29,155,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,155,674.04/6,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.95

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