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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.38, 8,623.56 and 3,561.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.38, 8,623.56 and 3,561.39 is: 4,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.38 : 8,623.56 = 3,561.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.38/8,623.56 = 3,561.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.38x = 8,623.56 × 3,561.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.38x = 30,711,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,711,860.35/6,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.60

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