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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.76, 8,990.16 and 3,720.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.76, 8,990.16 and 3,720.26 is: 5,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.76 : 8,990.16 = 3,720.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.76/8,990.16 = 3,720.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.76x = 8,990.16 × 3,720.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.76x = 33,445,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,445,732.64/6,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.84

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