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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.06, 9,009.99 and 3,696.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.06, 9,009.99 and 3,696.97 is: 5,101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.06 : 9,009.99 = 3,696.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.06/9,009.99 = 3,696.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.06x = 9,009.99 × 3,696.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.06x = 33,309,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,309,617.68/6,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.75

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