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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,518.02, 8,994.90 and 6,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,518.02, 8,994.90 and 6,282.58 is: 8,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,518.02 : 8,994.90 = 6,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,518.02/8,994.90 = 6,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,518.02x = 8,994.90 × 6,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,518.02x = 56,511,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,511,178.84/6,518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.99

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