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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.14, 8,625.56 and 3,597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.14, 8,625.56 and 3,597.48 is: 4,964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.14 : 8,625.56 = 3,597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.14/8,625.56 = 3,597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.14x = 8,625.56 × 3,597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.14x = 31,030,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030,261.60/6,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.73

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