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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,510.54, 8,982.99 and 3,677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,510.54, 8,982.99 and 3,677.97 is: 5,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510.54 : 8,982.99 = 3,677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510.54/8,982.99 = 3,677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510.54x = 8,982.99 × 3,677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510.54x = 33,039,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039,167.73/6,510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.72

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