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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.66, 9,185.69 and 3,526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.66, 9,185.69 and 3,526.13 is: 5,284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.66 : 9,185.69 = 3,526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.66/9,185.69 = 3,526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.66x = 9,185.69 × 3,526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.66x = 32,389,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389,873.52/6,128.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.99

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