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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.51, 8,596.79 and 3,396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.51, 8,596.79 and 3,396.86 is: 4,687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.51 : 8,596.79 = 3,396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.51/8,596.79 = 3,396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.51x = 8,596.79 × 3,396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.51x = 29,202,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202,032.11/6,229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.70

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