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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.92, 8,992.98 and 6,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.92, 8,992.98 and 6,015.36 is: 8,305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.92 : 8,992.98 = 6,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.92/8,992.98 = 6,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.92x = 8,992.98 × 6,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.92x = 54,096,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,096,012.17/6,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.95

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