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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,518.53, 8,995.56 and 3,647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,518.53, 8,995.56 and 3,647.26 is: 5,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,518.53 : 8,995.56 = 3,647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,518.53/8,995.56 = 3,647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,518.53x = 8,995.56 × 3,647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,518.53x = 32,809,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,809,146.17/6,518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.21

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