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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.86, 8,628.33 and 3,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.86, 8,628.33 and 3,599.25 is: 4,967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.86 : 8,628.33 = 3,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.86/8,628.33 = 3,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.86x = 8,628.33 × 3,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.86x = 31,055,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,055,516.75/6,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.40

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