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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.77, 9,011.33 and 3,697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.77, 9,011.33 and 3,697.26 is: 5,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.77 : 9,011.33 = 3,697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.77/9,011.33 = 3,697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.77x = 9,011.33 × 3,697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.77x = 33,317,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,317,229.96/6,529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.36

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