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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.99, 9,017.49 and 3,703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.99, 9,017.49 and 3,703.08 is: 5,109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.99 : 9,017.49 = 3,703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.99/9,017.49 = 3,703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.99x = 9,017.49 × 3,703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.99x = 33,392,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392,486.87/6,535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.02

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