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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.10, 8,590.98 and 3,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.10, 8,590.98 and 3,708.52 is: 5,115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.10 : 8,590.98 = 3,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.10/8,590.98 = 3,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.10x = 8,590.98 × 3,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.10x = 31,859,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,859,821.15/6,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.50

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