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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.44, 8,627.44 and 3,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.44, 8,627.44 and 3,599.32 is: 4,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.44 : 8,627.44 = 3,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.44/8,627.44 = 3,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.44x = 8,627.44 × 3,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.44x = 31,052,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,052,917.34/6,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.53

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