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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235, 8,605.22 and 3,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235, 8,605.22 and 3,999.40 is: 5,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235 : 8,605.22 = 3,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235/8,605.22 = 3,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235x = 8,605.22 × 3,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235x = 34,415,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,716.87/6,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.76

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