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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.32, 9,005.39 and 3,692.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.32, 9,005.39 and 3,692.69 is: 5,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.32 : 9,005.39 = 3,692.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.32/9,005.39 = 3,692.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.32x = 9,005.39 × 3,692.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.32x = 33,254,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254,117.65/6,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.16

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