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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,509.71, 8,984.55 and 3,858.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,509.71, 8,984.55 and 3,858.58 is: 5,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,509.71 : 8,984.55 = 3,858.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,509.71/8,984.55 = 3,858.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,509.71x = 8,984.55 × 3,858.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,509.71x = 34,667,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,667,604.94/6,509.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.52

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