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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.21, 8,986.95 and 3,528.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.21, 8,986.95 and 3,528.15 is: 4,868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.21 : 8,986.95 = 3,528.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.21/8,986.95 = 3,528.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.21x = 8,986.95 × 3,528.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.21x = 31,707,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707,307.64/6,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.90

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