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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.80, 8,624.55 and 3,598.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.80, 8,624.55 and 3,598.67 is: 4,966.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.80 : 8,624.55 = 3,598.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.80/8,624.55 = 3,598.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.80x = 8,624.55 × 3,598.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.80x = 31,036,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036,909.35/6,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.06

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