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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.54, 8,582.64 and 4,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.54, 8,582.64 and 4,330 is: 5,974.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.54 : 8,582.64 = 4,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.54/8,582.64 = 4,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.54x = 8,582.64 × 4,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.54x = 37,162,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,162,831.20/6,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.21

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