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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.73, 8,592.29 and 3,572.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.73, 8,592.29 and 3,572.17 is: 4,930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.73 : 8,592.29 = 3,572.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.73/8,592.29 = 3,572.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.73x = 8,592.29 × 3,572.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.73x = 30,693,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,693,120.57/6,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.04

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