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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.83, 8,591.49 and 3,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.83, 8,591.49 and 3,573.08 is: 4,930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.83 : 8,591.49 = 3,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.83/8,591.49 = 3,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.83x = 8,591.49 × 3,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.83x = 30,698,038.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698,038.13/6,225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.76

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