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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.70, 8,584.02 and 3,531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.70, 8,584.02 and 3,531.90 is: 4,873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.70 : 8,584.02 = 3,531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.70/8,584.02 = 3,531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.70x = 8,584.02 × 3,531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.70x = 30,317,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317,900.24/6,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.71

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