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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.39, 8,628.50 and 3,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.39, 8,628.50 and 3,597.28 is: 4,965.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.39 : 8,628.50 = 3,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.39/8,628.50 = 3,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.39x = 8,628.50 × 3,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.39x = 31,039,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,039,130.48/6,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.95

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