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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.95, 9,019.59 and 3,703.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.95, 9,019.59 and 3,703.87 is: 5,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.95 : 9,019.59 = 3,703.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.95/9,019.59 = 3,703.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.95x = 9,019.59 × 3,703.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.95x = 33,407,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,407,370.89/6,535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.32

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