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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.27, 8,626.47 and 3,598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.27, 8,626.47 and 3,598.11 is: 4,965.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.27 : 8,626.47 = 3,598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.27/8,626.47 = 3,598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.27x = 8,626.47 × 3,598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.27x = 31,038,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,038,974.48/6,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.23

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