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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.40, 8,583.84 and 3,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.40, 8,583.84 and 3,425.84 is: 4,727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.40 : 8,583.84 = 3,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.40/8,583.84 = 3,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.40x = 8,583.84 × 3,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.40x = 29,406,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406,862.43/6,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.49

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