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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.40, 8,996.76 and 3,868.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.40, 8,996.76 and 3,868.66 is: 5,337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.40 : 8,996.76 = 3,868.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.40/8,996.76 = 3,868.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.40x = 8,996.76 × 3,868.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.40x = 34,805,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805,405.54/6,520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.92

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