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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.53, 9,003.68 and 3,871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.53, 9,003.68 and 3,871.88 is: 5,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.53 : 9,003.68 = 3,871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.53/9,003.68 = 3,871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.53x = 9,003.68 × 3,871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.53x = 34,861,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,861,104.14/6,524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.08

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