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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.54, 8,584.56 and 3,388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.54, 8,584.56 and 3,388.04 is: 4,675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.54 : 8,584.56 = 3,388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.54/8,584.56 = 3,388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.54x = 8,584.56 × 3,388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.54x = 29,084,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,084,832.66/6,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.61

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