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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.41, 9,005.10 and 3,692.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.41, 9,005.10 and 3,692.88 is: 5,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.41 : 9,005.10 = 3,692.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.41/9,005.10 = 3,692.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.41x = 9,005.10 × 3,692.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.41x = 33,254,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254,753.69/6,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.20

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