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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.58, 9,021.96 and 3,883.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.58, 9,021.96 and 3,883.82 is: 5,361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.58 : 9,021.96 = 3,883.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.58/9,021.96 = 3,883.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.58x = 9,021.96 × 3,883.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.58x = 35,039,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039,668.69/6,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.37

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