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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.89, 8,628.59 and 3,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.89, 8,628.59 and 3,598.74 is: 4,966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.89 : 8,628.59 = 3,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.89/8,628.59 = 3,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.89x = 8,628.59 × 3,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.89x = 31,052,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,052,051.98/6,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.83

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