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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,504.74, 8,970.58 and 4,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,504.74, 8,970.58 and 4,347.52 is: 5,995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,504.74 : 8,970.58 = 4,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,504.74/8,970.58 = 4,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,504.74x = 8,970.58 × 4,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,504.74x = 38,999,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,999,775.96/6,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.59

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