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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.56, 8,591.43 and 3,573.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.56, 8,591.43 and 3,573.55 is: 4,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.56 : 8,591.43 = 3,573.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.56/8,591.43 = 3,573.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.56x = 8,591.43 × 3,573.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.56x = 30,701,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,701,904.68/6,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.01

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