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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.05, 8,627.82 and 3,598.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.05, 8,627.82 and 3,598.49 is: 4,965.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.05 : 8,627.82 = 3,598.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.05/8,627.82 = 3,598.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.05x = 8,627.82 × 3,598.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.05x = 31,047,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,047,123.99/6,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.91

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