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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,517.54, 8,991.39 and 4,361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,517.54, 8,991.39 and 4,361.50 is: 6,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,517.54 : 8,991.39 = 4,361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,517.54/8,991.39 = 4,361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,517.54x = 8,991.39 × 4,361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,517.54x = 39,215,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,215,947.49/6,517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.99

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