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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.62, 8,595.89 and 4,103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.62, 8,595.89 and 4,103.54 is: 5,664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.62 : 8,595.89 = 4,103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.62/8,595.89 = 4,103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.62x = 8,595.89 × 4,103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.62x = 35,273,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,273,578.45/6,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.96

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