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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.92, 8,588.28 and 4,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.92, 8,588.28 and 4,540.60 is: 6,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.92 : 8,588.28 = 4,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.92/8,588.28 = 4,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.92x = 8,588.28 × 4,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.92x = 38,995,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995,944.17/6,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.52

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