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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.49, 8,584.45 and 3,568.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.49, 8,584.45 and 3,568.41 is: 4,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.49 : 8,584.45 = 3,568.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.49/8,584.45 = 3,568.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.49x = 8,584.45 × 3,568.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.49x = 30,632,828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,632,828.30/6,220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.51

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