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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.26, 8,584.04 and 3,567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.26, 8,584.04 and 3,567.92 is: 4,923.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.26 : 8,584.04 = 3,567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.26/8,584.04 = 3,567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.26x = 8,584.04 × 3,567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.26x = 30,627,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627,134.00/6,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.77

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