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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,515.76, 8,991.32 and 3,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,515.76, 8,991.32 and 3,683.30 is: 5,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,515.76 : 8,991.32 = 3,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,515.76/8,991.32 = 3,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,515.76x = 8,991.32 × 3,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,515.76x = 33,117,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,117,665.58/6,515.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.70

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