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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.48, 9,011.46 and 3,735.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.48, 9,011.46 and 3,735.88 is: 5,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.48 : 9,011.46 = 3,735.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.48/9,011.46 = 3,735.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.48x = 9,011.46 × 3,735.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.48x = 33,665,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,733.18/6,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.96

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