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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.96, 8,997.96 and 3,687.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.96, 8,997.96 and 3,687.58 is: 5,088.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.96 : 8,997.96 = 3,687.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.96/8,997.96 = 3,687.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.96x = 8,997.96 × 3,687.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.96x = 33,180,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180,697.34/6,520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.31

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