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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.16, 8,627.53 and 3,598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.16, 8,627.53 and 3,598.05 is: 4,965.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.16 : 8,627.53 = 3,598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.16/8,627.53 = 3,598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.16x = 8,627.53 × 3,598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.16x = 31,042,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,042,314.42/6,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.85

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