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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.38, 8,628.96 and 3,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.38, 8,628.96 and 3,599.44 is: 4,968.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.38 : 8,628.96 = 3,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.38/8,628.96 = 3,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.38x = 8,628.96 × 3,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.38x = 31,059,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059,415.71/6,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.41

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