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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.72, 8,451.96 and 3,572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.72, 8,451.96 and 3,572.97 is: 4,930.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.72 : 8,451.96 = 3,572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.72/8,451.96 = 3,572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.72x = 8,451.96 × 3,572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.72x = 30,198,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,198,574.53/6,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.61

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