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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.54, 8,595.37 and 3,434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.54, 8,595.37 and 3,434.04 is: 4,738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.54 : 8,595.37 = 3,434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.54/8,595.37 = 3,434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.54x = 8,595.37 × 3,434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.54x = 29,516,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,516,844.39/6,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.97

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