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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.68, 9,005.28 and 3,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.68, 9,005.28 and 3,731 is: 5,148.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.68 : 9,005.28 = 3,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.68/9,005.28 = 3,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.68x = 9,005.28 × 3,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.68x = 33,598,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,598,699.68/6,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.69

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