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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.63, 8,625.70 and 3,698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.63, 8,625.70 and 3,698.52 is: 5,103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.63 : 8,625.70 = 3,698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.63/8,625.70 = 3,698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.63x = 8,625.70 × 3,698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.63x = 31,902,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,902,262.34/6,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.85

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