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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.02, 8,625.96 and 3,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.02, 8,625.96 and 3,597.24 is: 4,964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.02 : 8,625.96 = 3,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.02/8,625.96 = 3,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.02x = 8,625.96 × 3,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.02x = 31,029,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,029,648.35/6,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.73

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