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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,515.89, 8,995.81 and 4,281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,515.89, 8,995.81 and 4,281.66 is: 5,911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,515.89 : 8,995.81 = 4,281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,515.89/8,995.81 = 4,281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,515.89x = 8,995.81 × 4,281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,515.89x = 38,516,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516,997.17/6,515.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.24

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