At the high level of activity in August, 8,400 labor hours were worked, and maintenance costs were $23,500. In March, a month of low activity, 3,600 labor hours were worked, and maintenance costs amounted to $12,700. Using the high-low method, calculate the estimated total maintenance cost if 6,000 labor hours are worked in a given month.

At the high level of activity in August, 8,400 labor hours were worked, and maintenance costs were $23,500. In March, a month of low activity, 3,600 labor hours were worked, and maintenance costs amounted to $12,700. Using the high-low method, calculate the estimated total maintenance cost if 6,000 labor hours are worked in a given month.

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