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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.49, 8,986.70 and 3,680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.49, 8,986.70 and 3,680.12 is: 5,078.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.49 : 8,986.70 = 3,680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.49/8,986.70 = 3,680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.49x = 8,986.70 × 3,680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.49x = 33,072,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,072,071.07/6,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.25

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