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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.62, 8,618.92 and 3,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.62, 8,618.92 and 3,593.55 is: 4,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.62 : 8,618.92 = 3,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.62/8,618.92 = 3,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.62x = 8,618.92 × 3,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.62x = 30,972,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,519.97/6,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.08

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