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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.76, 8,584.80 and 3,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.76, 8,584.80 and 3,388.25 is: 4,675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.76 : 8,584.80 = 3,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.76/8,584.80 = 3,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.76x = 8,584.80 × 3,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.76x = 29,087,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,087,448.60/6,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.87

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