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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.04, 8,987.43 and 3,679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.04, 8,987.43 and 3,679.55 is: 5,078.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.04 : 8,987.43 = 3,679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.04/8,987.43 = 3,679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.04x = 8,987.43 × 3,679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.04x = 33,069,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,069,698.06/6,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.24

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