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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,526.04, 9,005.64 and 3,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,526.04, 9,005.64 and 3,693.08 is: 5,096.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,526.04 : 9,005.64 = 3,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,526.04/9,005.64 = 3,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,526.04x = 9,005.64 × 3,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,526.04x = 33,258,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,258,548.97/6,526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.28

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