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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.88, 8,988.51 and 3,681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.88, 8,988.51 and 3,681.39 is: 5,080.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.88 : 8,988.51 = 3,681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.88/8,988.51 = 3,681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.88x = 8,988.51 × 3,681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.88x = 33,090,210.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,090,210.83/6,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.73

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