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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.66, 8,588.19 and 3,705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.66, 8,588.19 and 3,705.50 is: 5,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.66 : 8,588.19 = 3,705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.66/8,588.19 = 3,705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.66x = 8,588.19 × 3,705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.66x = 31,823,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,823,495.10/6,224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.49

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