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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.22, 8,852.35 and 3,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.22, 8,852.35 and 3,619.50 is: 4,995.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.22 : 8,852.35 = 3,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.22/8,852.35 = 3,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.22x = 8,852.35 × 3,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.22x = 32,041,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041,080.83/6,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.32

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