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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.22, 8,568.79 and 3,556.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.22, 8,568.79 and 3,556.58 is: 4,908.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.22 : 8,568.79 = 3,556.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.22/8,568.79 = 3,556.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.22x = 8,568.79 × 3,556.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.22x = 30,475,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,475,535.40/6,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.11

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