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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,527.97, 9,009.59 and 3,876.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,527.97, 9,009.59 and 3,876.03 is: 5,349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,527.97 : 9,009.59 = 3,876.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,527.97/9,009.59 = 3,876.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,527.97x = 9,009.59 × 3,876.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,527.97x = 34,921,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,921,421.75/6,527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.51

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