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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.42, 8,595.44 and 3,395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.42, 8,595.44 and 3,395.90 is: 4,686.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.42 : 8,595.44 = 3,395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.42/8,595.44 = 3,395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.42x = 8,595.44 × 3,395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.42x = 29,189,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189,194.74/6,228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.45

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