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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.61, 9,009.50 and 3,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.61, 9,009.50 and 3,544.46 is: 4,891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.61 : 9,009.50 = 3,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.61/9,009.50 = 3,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.61x = 9,009.50 × 3,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.61x = 31,933,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933,749.60/6,528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.36

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