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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,507.65, 8,980.01 and 3,818.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,507.65, 8,980.01 and 3,818.59 is: 5,269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,507.65 : 8,980.01 = 3,818.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,507.65/8,980.01 = 3,818.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,507.65x = 8,980.01 × 3,818.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,507.65x = 34,290,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,290,999.68/6,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.33

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