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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.27, 8,584.05 and 3,567.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.27, 8,584.05 and 3,567.93 is: 4,923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.27 : 8,584.05 = 3,567.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.27/8,584.05 = 3,567.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.27x = 8,584.05 × 3,567.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.27x = 30,627,228.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627,228.76/6,220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.78

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