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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.87, 9,005.61 and 3,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.87, 9,005.61 and 3,541.68 is: 4,887.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.87 : 9,005.61 = 3,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.87/9,005.61 = 3,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.87x = 9,005.61 × 3,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.87x = 31,894,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,894,997.55/6,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.47

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