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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.94, 8,575.08 and 3,562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.94, 8,575.08 and 3,562.14 is: 4,916.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.94 : 8,575.08 = 3,562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.94/8,575.08 = 3,562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.94x = 8,575.08 × 3,562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.94x = 30,545,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545,635.47/6,212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.45

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