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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.36, 8,998.33 and 4,284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.36, 8,998.33 and 4,284.27 is: 5,913.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.36 : 8,998.33 = 4,284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.36/8,998.33 = 4,284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.36x = 8,998.33 × 4,284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.36x = 38,551,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551,275.27/6,519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.35

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