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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.73, 9,749.90 and 4,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.73, 9,749.90 and 4,039.59 is: 6,047.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.73 : 9,749.90 = 4,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.73/9,749.90 = 4,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.73x = 9,749.90 × 4,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.73x = 39,385,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,385,578.34/6,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.48

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