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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.89, 8,626.19 and 3,598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.89, 8,626.19 and 3,598.82 is: 4,966.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.89 : 8,626.19 = 3,598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.89/8,626.19 = 3,598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.89x = 8,626.19 × 3,598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.89x = 31,044,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044,105.10/6,250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.35

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