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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.76, 8,590.95 and 3,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.76, 8,590.95 and 3,573 is: 4,931.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.76 : 8,590.95 = 3,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.76/8,590.95 = 3,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.76x = 8,590.95 × 3,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.76x = 30,695,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,695,464.35/6,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.19

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