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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,501.04, 8,970.74 and 3,667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,501.04, 8,970.74 and 3,667.78 is: 5,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,501.04 : 8,970.74 = 3,667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,501.04/8,970.74 = 3,667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,501.04x = 8,970.74 × 3,667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,501.04x = 32,902,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,902,700.76/6,501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.14

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