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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.58, 8,624.16 and 3,597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.58, 8,624.16 and 3,597.48 is: 4,962.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.58 : 8,624.16 = 3,597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.58/8,624.16 = 3,597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.58x = 8,624.16 × 3,597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.58x = 31,025,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025,243.12/6,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.78

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