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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.59, 8,586.21 and 3,704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.59, 8,586.21 and 3,704.46 is: 5,113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.59 : 8,586.21 = 3,704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.59/8,586.21 = 3,704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.59x = 8,586.21 × 3,704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.59x = 31,807,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,807,228.57/6,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.22

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