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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.27, 8,618.73 and 3,592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.27, 8,618.73 and 3,592.67 is: 4,958.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.27 : 8,618.73 = 3,592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.27/8,618.73 = 3,592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.27x = 8,618.73 × 3,592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.27x = 30,964,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,964,234.75/6,245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.03

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