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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.80, 8,623.62 and 3,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.80, 8,623.62 and 3,595.52 is: 4,962.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.80 : 8,623.62 = 3,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.80/8,623.62 = 3,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.80x = 8,623.62 × 3,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.80x = 31,006,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,006,398.18/6,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.77

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