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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.31, 9,004.94 and 3,730.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.31, 9,004.94 and 3,730.81 is: 5,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.31 : 9,004.94 = 3,730.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.31/9,004.94 = 3,730.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.31x = 9,004.94 × 3,730.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.31x = 33,595,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,595,720.20/6,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.52

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