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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.65, 8,579.39 and 4,795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.65, 8,579.39 and 4,795.15 is: 6,619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.65 : 8,579.39 = 4,795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.65/8,579.39 = 4,795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.65x = 8,579.39 × 4,795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.65x = 41,139,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139,473.08/6,214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.76

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