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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.31, 8,986.97 and 3,528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.31, 8,986.97 and 3,528.22 is: 4,868.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.31 : 8,986.97 = 3,528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.31/8,986.97 = 3,528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.31x = 8,986.97 × 3,528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.31x = 31,707,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707,962.36/6,512.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.93

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