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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.94, 8,584.93 and 4,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.94, 8,584.93 and 4,095.73 is: 5,650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.94 : 8,584.93 = 4,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.94/8,584.93 = 4,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.94x = 8,584.93 × 4,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.94x = 35,161,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161,555.35/6,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.31

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