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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.68, 9,010.80 and 3,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.68, 9,010.80 and 3,545.52 is: 4,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.68 : 9,010.80 = 3,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.68/9,010.80 = 3,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.68x = 9,010.80 × 3,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.68x = 31,947,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947,971.62/6,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.73

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