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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.58, 9,795.96 and 3,602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.58, 9,795.96 and 3,602.52 is: 5,403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.58 : 9,795.96 = 3,602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.58/9,795.96 = 3,602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.58x = 9,795.96 × 3,602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.58x = 35,290,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,290,141.82/6,530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.83

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