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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,402.64, 8,835.68 and 3,570.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,402.64, 8,835.68 and 3,570.19 is: 4,926.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,402.64 : 8,835.68 = 3,570.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,402.64/8,835.68 = 3,570.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,402.64x = 8,835.68 × 3,570.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,402.64x = 31,545,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,545,056.38/6,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.88

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