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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.16, 8,220.68 and 3,570.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.16, 8,220.68 and 3,570.75 is: 4,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.16 : 8,220.68 = 3,570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.16/8,220.68 = 3,570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.16x = 8,220.68 × 3,570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.16x = 29,353,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353,934.15/5,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.20

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