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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.65, 8,997.62 and 3,687.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.65, 8,997.62 and 3,687.35 is: 5,088.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.65 : 8,997.62 = 3,687.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.65/8,997.62 = 3,687.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.65x = 8,997.62 × 3,687.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.65x = 33,177,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,177,310.68/6,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.82

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