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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.89, 8,572.25 and 3,560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.89, 8,572.25 and 3,560.08 is: 4,913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.89 : 8,572.25 = 3,560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.89/8,572.25 = 3,560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.89x = 8,572.25 × 3,560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.89x = 30,517,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,517,895.78/6,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.61

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