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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,219.84, 8,585.28 and 3,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,219.84, 8,585.28 and 3,865.44 is: 5,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,219.84 : 8,585.28 = 3,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,219.84/8,585.28 = 3,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,219.84x = 8,585.28 × 3,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,219.84x = 33,185,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,185,884.72/6,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.49

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