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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,513.54, 8,992.02 and 5,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,513.54, 8,992.02 and 5,094.72 is: 7,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,513.54 : 8,992.02 = 5,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,513.54/8,992.02 = 5,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,513.54x = 8,992.02 × 5,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,513.54x = 45,811,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,811,824.13/6,513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.32

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