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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.21, 8,594.90 and 3,433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.21, 8,594.90 and 3,433.71 is: 4,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.21 : 8,594.90 = 3,433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.21/8,594.90 = 3,433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.21x = 8,594.90 × 3,433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.21x = 29,512,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,512,376.91/6,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.50

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