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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,521.49, 8,999.51 and 3,688.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,521.49, 8,999.51 and 3,688.49 is: 5,090.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,521.49 : 8,999.51 = 3,688.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,521.49/8,999.51 = 3,688.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,521.49x = 8,999.51 × 3,688.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,521.49x = 33,194,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194,602.64/6,521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.03

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