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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,521.06, 8,998.38 and 4,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,521.06, 8,998.38 and 4,003.27 is: 5,524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,521.06 : 8,998.38 = 4,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,521.06/8,998.38 = 4,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,521.06x = 8,998.38 × 4,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,521.06x = 36,022,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,022,944.70/6,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.09

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