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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.76, 8,990.64 and 4,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.76, 8,990.64 and 4,274.64 is: 5,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.76 : 8,990.64 = 4,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.76/8,990.64 = 4,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.76x = 8,990.64 × 4,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.76x = 38,431,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,431,749.37/6,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.99

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