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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.41, 8,595.15 and 3,433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.41, 8,595.15 and 3,433.91 is: 4,738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.41 : 8,595.15 = 3,433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.41/8,595.15 = 3,433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.41x = 8,595.15 × 3,433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.41x = 29,514,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514,928.56/6,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.76

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