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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.60, 8,626.02 and 3,598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.60, 8,626.02 and 3,598.54 is: 4,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.60 : 8,626.02 = 3,598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.60/8,626.02 = 3,598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.60x = 8,626.02 × 3,598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.60x = 31,041,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,041,078.01/6,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.10

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