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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.53, 9,009.50 and 3,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.53, 9,009.50 and 3,695.96 is: 5,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.53 : 9,009.50 = 3,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.53/9,009.50 = 3,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.53x = 9,009.50 × 3,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.53x = 33,298,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298,755.66/6,528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.50

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