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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.92, 8,628.44 and 3,599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.92, 8,628.44 and 3,599.38 is: 4,968.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.92 : 8,628.44 = 3,599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.92/8,628.44 = 3,599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.92x = 8,628.44 × 3,599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.92x = 31,057,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,057,016.37/6,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.40

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