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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.43, 8,638.98 and 3,570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.43, 8,638.98 and 3,570.66 is: 4,928.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.43 : 8,638.98 = 3,570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.43/8,638.98 = 3,570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.43x = 8,638.98 × 3,570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.43x = 30,846,860.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,846,860.33/6,259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.06

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