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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,510.11, 8,983.44 and 3,677.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,510.11, 8,983.44 and 3,677.27 is: 5,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510.11 : 8,983.44 = 3,677.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510.11/8,983.44 = 3,677.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510.11x = 8,983.44 × 3,677.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510.11x = 33,034,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034,489.49/6,510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.34

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