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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.08, 8,581.68 and 3,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.08, 8,581.68 and 3,736.08 is: 5,154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.08 : 8,581.68 = 3,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.08/8,581.68 = 3,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.08x = 8,581.68 × 3,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.08x = 32,061,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061,843.01/6,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.57

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