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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.96, 8,986.92 and 3,679.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.96, 8,986.92 and 3,679.58 is: 5,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.96 : 8,986.92 = 3,679.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.96/8,986.92 = 3,679.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.96x = 8,986.92 × 3,679.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.96x = 33,068,091.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,068,091.09/6,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.28

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