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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.25, 8,586.71 and 3,569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.25, 8,586.71 and 3,569.55 is: 4,925.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.25 : 8,586.71 = 3,569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.25/8,586.71 = 3,569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.25x = 8,586.71 × 3,569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.25x = 30,650,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,650,690.68/6,222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.98

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