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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.58, 9,005.73 and 3,692.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.58, 9,005.73 and 3,692.95 is: 5,096.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.58 : 9,005.73 = 3,692.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.58/9,005.73 = 3,692.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.58x = 9,005.73 × 3,692.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.58x = 33,257,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257,665.57/6,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.51

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