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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.88, 9,005.59 and 3,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.88, 9,005.59 and 3,693.14 is: 5,096.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.88 : 9,005.59 = 3,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.88/9,005.59 = 3,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.88x = 9,005.59 × 3,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.88x = 33,258,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,258,917.93/6,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.46

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