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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.73, 8,590.91 and 3,571.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.73, 8,590.91 and 3,571.17 is: 4,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.73 : 8,590.91 = 3,571.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.73/8,590.91 = 3,571.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.73x = 8,590.91 × 3,571.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.73x = 30,679,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,679,582.21/6,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.66

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