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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.46, 8,625.57 and 3,598.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.46, 8,625.57 and 3,598.25 is: 4,965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.46 : 8,625.57 = 3,598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.46/8,625.57 = 3,598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.46x = 8,625.57 × 3,598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.46x = 31,036,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036,957.25/6,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.55

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