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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.46, 8,594.59 and 3,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.46, 8,594.59 and 3,710.23 is: 5,119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.46 : 8,594.59 = 3,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.46/8,594.59 = 3,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.46x = 8,594.59 × 3,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.46x = 31,887,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,887,905.66/6,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.71

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