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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.95, 9,006.25 and 3,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.95, 9,006.25 and 3,693.32 is: 5,097.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.95 : 9,006.25 = 3,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.95/9,006.25 = 3,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.95x = 9,006.25 × 3,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.95x = 33,262,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,262,963.25/6,525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,097.03

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