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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.51, 8,966.07 and 3,665.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.51, 8,966.07 and 3,665.75 is: 5,057.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.51 : 8,966.07 = 3,665.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.51/8,966.07 = 3,665.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.51x = 8,966.07 × 3,665.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.51x = 32,867,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,867,326.27/6,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.67

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