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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,517.62, 8,993.88 and 3,864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,517.62, 8,993.88 and 3,864.06 is: 5,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,517.62 : 8,993.88 = 3,864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,517.62/8,993.88 = 3,864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,517.62x = 8,993.88 × 3,864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,517.62x = 34,752,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,752,891.95/6,517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.14

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