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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.94, 8,622.05 and 3,595.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.94, 8,622.05 and 3,595.39 is: 4,961.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.94 : 8,622.05 = 3,595.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.94/8,622.05 = 3,595.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.94x = 8,622.05 × 3,595.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.94x = 30,999,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999,592.82/6,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.57

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