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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.72, 9,009.57 and 3,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.72, 9,009.57 and 3,696.06 is: 5,100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.72 : 9,009.57 = 3,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.72/9,009.57 = 3,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.72x = 9,009.57 × 3,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.72x = 33,299,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299,911.29/6,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.53

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