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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.74, 8,584.34 and 3,567.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.74, 8,584.34 and 3,567.98 is: 4,923.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.74 : 8,584.34 = 3,567.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.74/8,584.34 = 3,567.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.74x = 8,584.34 × 3,567.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.74x = 30,628,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,628,753.43/6,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.65

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