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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.94, 9,015.57 and 3,882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.94, 9,015.57 and 3,882.18 is: 5,356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.94 : 9,015.57 = 3,882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.94/9,015.57 = 3,882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.94x = 9,015.57 × 3,882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.94x = 35,000,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,065.54/6,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.66

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