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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.63, 8,626.14 and 3,598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.63, 8,626.14 and 3,598.05 is: 4,965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.63 : 8,626.14 = 3,598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.63/8,626.14 = 3,598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.63x = 8,626.14 × 3,598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.63x = 31,037,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037,283.03/6,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.46

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