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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.63, 9,006.78 and 3,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.63, 9,006.78 and 3,875.14 is: 5,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.63 : 9,006.78 = 3,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.63/9,006.78 = 3,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.63x = 9,006.78 × 3,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.63x = 34,902,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902,533.45/6,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.25

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