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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.97, 8,625.50 and 3,598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.97, 8,625.50 and 3,598.14 is: 4,966.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.97 : 8,625.50 = 3,598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.97/8,625.50 = 3,598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.97x = 8,625.50 × 3,598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.97x = 31,035,784.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035,784.42/6,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.54

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