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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,534.31, 9,017.59 and 3,701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,534.31, 9,017.59 and 3,701.81 is: 5,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,534.31 : 9,017.59 = 3,701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,534.31/9,017.59 = 3,701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,534.31x = 9,017.59 × 3,701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,534.31x = 33,381,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,381,404.84/6,534.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.64

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