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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.38, 8,986.26 and 3,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.38, 8,986.26 and 3,679.28 is: 5,077.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.38 : 8,986.26 = 3,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.38/8,986.26 = 3,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.38x = 8,986.26 × 3,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.38x = 33,062,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062,921.76/6,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.71

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