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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.73, 8,619.41 and 3,593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.73, 8,619.41 and 3,593.57 is: 4,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.73 : 8,619.41 = 3,593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.73/8,619.41 = 3,593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.73x = 8,619.41 × 3,593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.73x = 30,974,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,974,419.08/6,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.71

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