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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.83, 8,589.88 and 3,707.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.83, 8,589.88 and 3,707.15 is: 5,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.83 : 8,589.88 = 3,707.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.83/8,589.88 = 3,707.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.83x = 8,589.88 × 3,707.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.83x = 31,843,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843,935.33/6,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.63

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