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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.65, 9,012.87 and 4,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.65, 9,012.87 and 4,297.48 is: 5,935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.65 : 9,012.87 = 4,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.65/9,012.87 = 4,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.65x = 9,012.87 × 4,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.65x = 38,732,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,732,612.45/6,525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,935.45

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