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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.93, 8,580.60 and 3,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.93, 8,580.60 and 3,566.13 is: 4,921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.93 : 8,580.60 = 3,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.93/8,580.60 = 3,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.93x = 8,580.60 × 3,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.93x = 30,599,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599,535.08/6,216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.97

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