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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.88, 8,966.58 and 5,181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.88, 8,966.58 and 5,181.32 is: 7,134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.88 : 8,966.58 = 5,181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.88/8,966.58 = 5,181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.88x = 8,966.58 × 5,181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.88x = 46,458,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,458,720.29/6,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.46

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