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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.59, 8,609.79 and 3,586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.59, 8,609.79 and 3,586.92 is: 4,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.59 : 8,609.79 = 3,586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.59/8,609.79 = 3,586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.59x = 8,609.79 × 3,586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.59x = 30,882,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,882,627.95/6,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.26

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