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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.03, 8,583.50 and 3,633.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.03, 8,583.50 and 3,633.41 is: 5,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.03 : 8,583.50 = 3,633.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.03/8,583.50 = 3,633.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.03x = 8,583.50 × 3,633.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.03x = 31,187,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,187,374.74/6,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.03

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