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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.44, 8,583.48 and 3,568.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.44, 8,583.48 and 3,568.73 is: 4,924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.44 : 8,583.48 = 3,568.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.44/8,583.48 = 3,568.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.44x = 8,583.48 × 3,568.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.44x = 30,632,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,632,079.66/6,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.42

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