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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.83, 8,627.08 and 3,597.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.83, 8,627.08 and 3,597.73 is: 4,965.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.83 : 8,627.08 = 3,597.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.83/8,627.08 = 3,597.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.83x = 8,627.08 × 3,597.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.83x = 31,037,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037,904.53/6,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.41

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