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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.28, 8,588.12 and 3,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.28, 8,588.12 and 3,570.16 is: 4,926.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.28 : 8,588.12 = 3,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.28/8,588.12 = 3,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.28x = 8,588.12 × 3,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.28x = 30,660,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,660,962.50/6,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.82

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