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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.79, 8,592.88 and 3,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.79, 8,592.88 and 3,394.28 is: 4,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.79 : 8,592.88 = 3,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.79/8,592.88 = 3,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.79x = 8,592.88 × 3,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.79x = 29,166,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,166,640.73/6,226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.06

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