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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.93, 8,591.91 and 3,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.93, 8,591.91 and 3,393.30 is: 4,682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.93 : 8,591.91 = 3,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.93/8,591.91 = 3,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.93x = 8,591.91 × 3,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.93x = 29,154,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,154,928.20/6,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.82

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