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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.64, 9,005.42 and 3,541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.64, 9,005.42 and 3,541.48 is: 4,887.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.64 : 9,005.42 = 3,541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.64/9,005.42 = 3,541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.64x = 9,005.42 × 3,541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.64x = 31,892,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892,514.82/6,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.26

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