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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.75, 8,584.82 and 3,567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.75, 8,584.82 and 3,567.64 is: 4,923.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.75 : 8,584.82 = 3,567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.75/8,584.82 = 3,567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.75x = 8,584.82 × 3,567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.75x = 30,627,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627,529.39/6,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.45

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