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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.08, 8,583.48 and 4,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.08, 8,583.48 and 4,454.64 is: 6,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.08 : 8,583.48 = 4,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.08/8,583.48 = 4,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.08x = 8,583.48 × 4,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.08x = 38,236,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,236,313.35/6,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.24

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