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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.92, 8,625.52 and 3,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.92, 8,625.52 and 3,598.88 is: 4,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.92 : 8,625.52 = 3,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.92/8,625.52 = 3,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.92x = 8,625.52 × 3,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.92x = 31,042,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,042,211.42/6,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.82

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