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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.57, 8,595.32 and 3,396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.57, 8,595.32 and 3,396.06 is: 4,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.57 : 8,595.32 = 3,396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.57/8,595.32 = 3,396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.57x = 8,595.32 × 3,396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.57x = 29,190,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190,230.93/6,228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.51

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