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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.41, 8,998.84 and 3,689.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.41, 8,998.84 and 3,689.43 is: 5,090.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.41 : 8,998.84 = 3,689.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.41/8,998.84 = 3,689.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.41x = 8,998.84 × 3,689.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.41x = 33,200,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,200,590.26/6,522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.23

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