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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.30, 8,986.97 and 3,528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.30, 8,986.97 and 3,528.13 is: 4,868.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.30 : 8,986.97 = 3,528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.30/8,986.97 = 3,528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.30x = 8,986.97 × 3,528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.30x = 31,707,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707,198.47/6,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.82

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