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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.09, 8,595.69 and 4,103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.09, 8,595.69 and 4,103.30 is: 5,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.09 : 8,595.69 = 4,103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.09/8,595.69 = 4,103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.09x = 8,595.69 × 4,103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.09x = 35,270,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270,651.80/6,228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.16

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