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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.58, 9,324.15 and 3,591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.58, 9,324.15 and 3,591.70 is: 5,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.58 : 9,324.15 = 3,591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.58/9,324.15 = 3,591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.58x = 9,324.15 × 3,591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.58x = 33,489,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489,512.78/6,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.94

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