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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.84, 8,595.63 and 3,396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.84, 8,595.63 and 3,396.29 is: 4,686.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.84 : 8,595.63 = 3,396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.84/8,595.63 = 3,396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.84x = 8,595.63 × 3,396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.84x = 29,193,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,193,273.70/6,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.79

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