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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.28, 8,621.68 and 3,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.28, 8,621.68 and 3,595.56 is: 4,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.28 : 8,621.68 = 3,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.28/8,621.68 = 3,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.28x = 8,621.68 × 3,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.28x = 30,999,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999,767.74/6,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.92

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