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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.58, 8,584.25 and 3,567.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.58, 8,584.25 and 3,567.81 is: 4,923.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.58 : 8,584.25 = 3,567.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.58/8,584.25 = 3,567.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.58x = 8,584.25 × 3,567.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.58x = 30,626,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,626,987.34/6,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.50

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