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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,419.54, 8,858.69 and 3,586.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,419.54, 8,858.69 and 3,586.86 is: 4,949.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,419.54 : 8,858.69 = 3,586.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,419.54/8,858.69 = 3,586.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,419.54x = 8,858.69 × 3,586.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,419.54x = 31,774,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,774,862.88/6,419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.71

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