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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,534.21, 9,016.92 and 3,701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,534.21, 9,016.92 and 3,701.53 is: 5,107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,534.21 : 9,016.92 = 3,701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,534.21/9,016.92 = 3,701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,534.21x = 9,016.92 × 3,701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,534.21x = 33,376,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,376,399.89/6,534.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.95

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