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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.70, 8,625.69 and 3,597.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.70, 8,625.69 and 3,597.55 is: 4,964.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.70 : 8,625.69 = 3,597.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.70/8,625.69 = 3,597.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.70x = 8,625.69 × 3,597.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.70x = 31,031,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,031,329.50/6,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.45

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