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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.66, 8,996.43 and 3,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.66, 8,996.43 and 3,687.68 is: 5,087.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.66 : 8,996.43 = 3,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.66/8,996.43 = 3,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.66x = 8,996.43 × 3,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.66x = 33,175,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,175,991.30/6,520.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.83

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