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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,504.71, 8,976.93 and 3,671.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,504.71, 8,976.93 and 3,671.07 is: 5,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,504.71 : 8,976.93 = 3,671.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,504.71/8,976.93 = 3,671.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,504.71x = 8,976.93 × 3,671.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,504.71x = 32,954,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954,941.48/6,504.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.32

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