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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.68, 8,973.90 and 3,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.68, 8,973.90 and 3,708 is: 5,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.68 : 8,973.90 = 3,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.68/8,973.90 = 3,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.68x = 8,973.90 × 3,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.68x = 33,275,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,275,221.20/6,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.15

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