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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.60, 8,591.52 and 3,573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.60, 8,591.52 and 3,573.54 is: 4,931.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.60 : 8,591.52 = 3,573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.60/8,591.52 = 3,573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.60x = 8,591.52 × 3,573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.60x = 30,702,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,702,140.38/6,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.60

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