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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.60, 8,584.95 and 3,984.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.60, 8,584.95 and 3,984.67 is: 5,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.60 : 8,584.95 = 3,984.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.60/8,584.95 = 3,984.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.60x = 8,584.95 × 3,984.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.60x = 34,208,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208,192.72/6,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.53

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