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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.50, 8,996.97 and 3,535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.50, 8,996.97 and 3,535.38 is: 4,878.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.50 : 8,996.97 = 3,535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.50/8,996.97 = 3,535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.50x = 8,996.97 × 3,535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.50x = 31,807,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,807,707.80/6,519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.86

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