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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.26, 8,622.97 and 3,595.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.26, 8,622.97 and 3,595.61 is: 4,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.26 : 8,622.97 = 3,595.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.26/8,622.97 = 3,595.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.26x = 8,622.97 × 3,595.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.26x = 31,004,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,004,837.16/6,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.16

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