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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.67, 8,619.35 and 3,593.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.67, 8,619.35 and 3,593.70 is: 4,957.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.67 : 8,619.35 = 3,593.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.67/8,619.35 = 3,593.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.67x = 8,619.35 × 3,593.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.67x = 30,975,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,975,340.13/6,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.91

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