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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.88, 8,622.06 and 3,595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.88, 8,622.06 and 3,595.81 is: 4,962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.88 : 8,622.06 = 3,595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.88/8,622.06 = 3,595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.88x = 8,622.06 × 3,595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.88x = 31,003,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003,289.57/6,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.21

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