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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.87, 8,638.14 and 3,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.87, 8,638.14 and 3,605.50 is: 4,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.87 : 8,638.14 = 3,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.87/8,638.14 = 3,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.87x = 8,638.14 × 3,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.87x = 31,144,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144,813.77/6,259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.31

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