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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.36, 8,590.72 and 3,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.36, 8,590.72 and 3,570.80 is: 4,927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.36 : 8,590.72 = 3,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.36/8,590.72 = 3,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.36x = 8,590.72 × 3,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.36x = 30,675,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,675,742.98/6,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.55

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