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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.68, 9,019.44 and 3,742.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.68, 9,019.44 and 3,742.08 is: 5,164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.68 : 9,019.44 = 3,742.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.68/9,019.44 = 3,742.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.68x = 9,019.44 × 3,742.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.68x = 33,751,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,751,466.04/6,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.19

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