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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.31, 8,583.77 and 3,565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.31, 8,583.77 and 3,565.87 is: 4,920.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.31 : 8,583.77 = 3,565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.31/8,583.77 = 3,565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.31x = 8,583.77 × 3,565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.31x = 30,608,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608,547.18/6,220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.74

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