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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.52, 8,581.54 and 3,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.52, 8,581.54 and 3,567.40 is: 4,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.52 : 8,581.54 = 3,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.52/8,581.54 = 3,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.52x = 8,581.54 × 3,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.52x = 30,613,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,613,785.80/6,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.42

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