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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.57, 8,991.66 and 4,032.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.57, 8,991.66 and 4,032.89 is: 5,568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.57 : 8,991.66 = 4,032.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.57/8,991.66 = 4,032.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.57x = 8,991.66 × 4,032.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.57x = 36,262,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,262,310.57/6,512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.05

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