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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.51, 8,986.62 and 3,640.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.51, 8,986.62 and 3,640.71 is: 5,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.51 : 8,986.62 = 3,640.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.51/8,986.62 = 3,640.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.51x = 8,986.62 × 3,640.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.51x = 32,717,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,717,677.30/6,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.82

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