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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.16, 8,595.06 and 3,868.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.16, 8,595.06 and 3,868.36 is: 5,341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.16 : 8,595.06 = 3,868.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.16/8,595.06 = 3,868.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.16x = 8,595.06 × 3,868.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.16x = 33,248,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,248,786.30/6,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.03

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