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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.65, 8,587.69 and 3,570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.65, 8,587.69 and 3,570.10 is: 4,926.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.65 : 8,587.69 = 3,570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.65/8,587.69 = 3,570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.65x = 8,587.69 × 3,570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.65x = 30,658,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658,881.67/6,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.99

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