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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.06, 9,015.91 and 3,700.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.06, 9,015.91 and 3,700.59 is: 5,106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.06 : 9,015.91 = 3,700.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.06/9,015.91 = 3,700.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.06x = 9,015.91 × 3,700.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.06x = 33,364,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364,143.33/6,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.97

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