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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.38, 8,575.84 and 3,419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.38, 8,575.84 and 3,419.88 is: 4,719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.38 : 8,575.84 = 3,419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.38/8,575.84 = 3,419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.38x = 8,575.84 × 3,419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.38x = 29,328,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,328,343.70/6,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.43

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