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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.70, 6,335.55 and 3,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.70, 6,335.55 and 3,567.60 is: 5,351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.70 : 6,335.55 = 3,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.70/6,335.55 = 3,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.70x = 6,335.55 × 3,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.70x = 22,602,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602,708.18/4,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.40

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