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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.64, 8,589.66 and 3,866.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.64, 8,589.66 and 3,866.76 is: 5,335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.64 : 8,589.66 = 3,866.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.64/8,589.66 = 3,866.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.64x = 8,589.66 × 3,866.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.64x = 33,214,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214,153.70/6,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.92

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