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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.68, 9,014.76 and 4,175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.68, 9,014.76 and 4,175.28 is: 5,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.68 : 9,014.76 = 4,175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.68/9,014.76 = 4,175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.68x = 9,014.76 × 4,175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.68x = 37,639,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,639,147.13/6,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.32

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