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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.04, 8,980.71 and 4,273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.04, 8,980.71 and 4,273.07 is: 5,892.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.04 : 8,980.71 = 4,273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.04/8,980.71 = 4,273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.04x = 8,980.71 × 4,273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.04x = 38,375,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,375,202.48/6,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.96

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