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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.50, 8,995.50 and 4,279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.50, 8,995.50 and 4,279.50 is: 5,903.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.50 : 8,995.50 = 4,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.50/8,995.50 = 4,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.50x = 8,995.50 × 4,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.50x = 38,496,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,496,242.25/6,520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.88

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