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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.21, 8,625.56 and 3,597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.21, 8,625.56 and 3,597.64 is: 4,964.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.21 : 8,625.56 = 3,597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.21/8,625.56 = 3,597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.21x = 8,625.56 × 3,597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.21x = 31,031,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,031,659.68/6,250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.90

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