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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,509.67, 8,984.24 and 3,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,509.67, 8,984.24 and 3,991.34 is: 5,508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,509.67 : 8,984.24 = 3,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,509.67/8,984.24 = 3,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,509.67x = 8,984.24 × 3,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,509.67x = 35,859,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,859,091.60/6,509.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.59

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