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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.54, 9,003.96 and 3,872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.54, 9,003.96 and 3,872.52 is: 5,343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.54 : 9,003.96 = 3,872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.54/9,003.96 = 3,872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.54x = 9,003.96 × 3,872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.54x = 34,868,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,868,015.18/6,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.31

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