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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.70, 9,005.52 and 3,693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.70, 9,005.52 and 3,693.22 is: 5,096.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.70 : 9,005.52 = 3,693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.70/9,005.52 = 3,693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.70x = 9,005.52 × 3,693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.70x = 33,259,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,259,366.57/6,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.67

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