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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.93, 9,005.94 and 3,541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.93, 9,005.94 and 3,541.89 is: 4,887.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.93 : 9,005.94 = 3,541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.93/9,005.94 = 3,541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.93x = 9,005.94 × 3,541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.93x = 31,898,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,898,048.83/6,525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.89

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