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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.69, 8,999.97 and 4,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.69, 8,999.97 and 4,004.12 is: 5,526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.69 : 8,999.97 = 4,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.69/8,999.97 = 4,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.69x = 8,999.97 × 4,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.69x = 36,036,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,036,959.88/6,520.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.56

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