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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.04, 8,590.76 and 3,572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.04, 8,590.76 and 3,572.92 is: 4,930.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.04 : 8,590.76 = 3,572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.04/8,590.76 = 3,572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.04x = 8,590.76 × 3,572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.04x = 30,694,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,694,098.22/6,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.75

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