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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.23, 8,583.80 and 3,387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.23, 8,583.80 and 3,387.64 is: 4,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.23 : 8,583.80 = 3,387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.23/8,583.80 = 3,387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.23x = 8,583.80 × 3,387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.23x = 29,078,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,078,824.23/6,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.88

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