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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.25, 8,986.90 and 3,528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.25, 8,986.90 and 3,528.06 is: 4,868.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.25 : 8,986.90 = 3,528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.25/8,986.90 = 3,528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.25x = 8,986.90 × 3,528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.25x = 31,706,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,706,286.51/6,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.72

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