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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.56, 8,996.80 and 3,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.56, 8,996.80 and 3,687.96 is: 5,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.56 : 8,996.80 = 3,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.56/8,996.80 = 3,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.56x = 8,996.80 × 3,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.56x = 33,179,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,179,838.53/6,520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.50

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