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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.34, 8,584.55 and 3,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.34, 8,584.55 and 3,568.60 is: 4,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.34 : 8,584.55 = 3,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.34/8,584.55 = 3,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.34x = 8,584.55 × 3,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.34x = 30,634,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,634,812.59/6,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.95

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