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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,513.92, 8,994.36 and 6,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,513.92, 8,994.36 and 6,016.36 is: 8,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,513.92 : 8,994.36 = 6,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,513.92/8,994.36 = 6,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,513.92x = 8,994.36 × 6,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,513.92x = 54,113,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,113,307.73/6,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.33

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