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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.06, 8,584.11 and 3,864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.06, 8,584.11 and 3,864.96 is: 5,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.06 : 8,584.11 = 3,864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.06/8,584.11 = 3,864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.06x = 8,584.11 × 3,864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.06x = 33,177,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,177,241.79/6,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.20

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