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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.73, 9,005.43 and 3,693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.73, 9,005.43 and 3,693.06 is: 5,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.73 : 9,005.43 = 3,693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.73/9,005.43 = 3,693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.73x = 9,005.43 × 3,693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.73x = 33,257,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257,593.32/6,525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.38

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