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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.01, 8,625.02 and 3,598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.01, 8,625.02 and 3,598.27 is: 4,965.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.01 : 8,625.02 = 3,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.01/8,625.02 = 3,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.01x = 8,625.02 × 3,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.01x = 31,035,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035,111.16/6,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.61

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