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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.65, 9,240.53 and 3,525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.65, 9,240.53 and 3,525.15 is: 5,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.65 : 9,240.53 = 3,525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.65/9,240.53 = 3,525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.65x = 9,240.53 × 3,525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.65x = 32,574,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574,236.70/6,157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.04

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