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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.34, 8,573.26 and 4,538.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.34, 8,573.26 and 4,538.98 is: 6,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.34 : 8,573.26 = 4,538.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.34/8,573.26 = 4,538.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.34x = 8,573.26 × 4,538.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.34x = 38,913,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,913,855.67/6,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.90

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