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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.18, 8,626.62 and 3,599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.18, 8,626.62 and 3,599.10 is: 4,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.18 : 8,626.62 = 3,599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.18/8,626.62 = 3,599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.18x = 8,626.62 × 3,599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.18x = 31,048,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048,068.04/6,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.76

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