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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.60, 8,625.99 and 3,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.60, 8,625.99 and 3,598.12 is: 4,965.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.60 : 8,625.99 = 3,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.60/8,625.99 = 3,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.60x = 8,625.99 × 3,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.60x = 31,037,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037,347.14/6,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.50

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