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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.59, 8,998.37 and 3,687.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.59, 8,998.37 and 3,687.97 is: 5,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.59 : 8,998.37 = 3,687.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.59/8,998.37 = 3,687.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.59x = 8,998.37 × 3,687.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.59x = 33,185,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,185,713.82/6,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.37

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