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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.17, 8,722.85 and 4,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.17, 8,722.85 and 4,084.14 is: 5,634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.17 : 8,722.85 = 4,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.17/8,722.85 = 4,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.17x = 8,722.85 × 4,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.17x = 35,625,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,625,320.18/6,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.98

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