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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.51, 8,591.99 and 3,573.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.51, 8,591.99 and 3,573.75 is: 4,932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.51 : 8,591.99 = 3,573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.51/8,591.99 = 3,573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.51x = 8,591.99 × 3,573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.51x = 30,705,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,705,606.39/6,225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.22

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