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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.96, 8,584.67 and 3,704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.96, 8,584.67 and 3,704.13 is: 5,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.96 : 8,584.67 = 3,704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.96/8,584.67 = 3,704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.96x = 8,584.67 × 3,704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.96x = 31,798,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,798,715.17/6,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.08

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