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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.77, 8,626.86 and 3,562.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.77, 8,626.86 and 3,562.94 is: 4,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.77 : 8,626.86 = 3,562.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.77/8,626.86 = 3,562.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.77x = 8,626.86 × 3,562.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.77x = 30,737,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737,006.14/6,250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.32

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