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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.67, 8,590.72 and 3,707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.67, 8,590.72 and 3,707.43 is: 5,115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.67 : 8,590.72 = 3,707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.67/8,590.72 = 3,707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.67x = 8,590.72 × 3,707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.67x = 31,849,493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,849,493.05/6,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.83

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