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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.03, 8,589.69 and 3,572.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.03, 8,589.69 and 3,572.01 is: 4,928.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.03 : 8,589.69 = 3,572.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.03/8,589.69 = 3,572.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.03x = 8,589.69 × 3,572.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.03x = 30,682,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682,458.58/6,225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.89

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