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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,419.59, 8,858.45 and 3,586.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,419.59, 8,858.45 and 3,586.59 is: 4,949.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,419.59 : 8,858.45 = 3,586.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,419.59/8,858.45 = 3,586.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,419.59x = 8,858.45 × 3,586.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,419.59x = 31,771,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,771,637.15/6,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.17

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