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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.65, 8,589.96 and 4,101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.65, 8,589.96 and 4,101.61 is: 5,658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.65 : 8,589.96 = 4,101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.65/8,589.96 = 4,101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.65x = 8,589.96 × 4,101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.65x = 35,232,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232,665.84/6,226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.37

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