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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.67, 8,622.10 and 3,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.67, 8,622.10 and 3,595.70 is: 4,960.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.67 : 8,622.10 = 3,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.67/8,622.10 = 3,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.67x = 8,622.10 × 3,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.67x = 31,002,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,002,484.97/6,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.66

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