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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,497.50, 8,966.56 and 3,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,497.50, 8,966.56 and 3,703 is: 5,110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,497.50 : 8,966.56 = 3,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,497.50/8,966.56 = 3,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,497.50x = 8,966.56 × 3,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,497.50x = 33,203,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,203,171.68/6,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.15

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