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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.39, 8,586.59 and 3,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.39, 8,586.59 and 3,864.48 is: 5,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.39 : 8,586.59 = 3,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.39/8,586.59 = 3,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.39x = 8,586.59 × 3,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.39x = 33,182,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182,686.00/6,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.79

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