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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.59, 8,570.55 and 3,693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.59, 8,570.55 and 3,693.27 is: 5,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.59 : 8,570.55 = 3,693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.59/8,570.55 = 3,693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.59x = 8,570.55 × 3,693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.59x = 31,653,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653,355.20/6,212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.04

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