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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,536.08, 9,018.80 and 3,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,536.08, 9,018.80 and 3,741.04 is: 5,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,536.08 : 9,018.80 = 3,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,536.08/9,018.80 = 3,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,536.08x = 9,018.80 × 3,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,536.08x = 33,739,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,739,691.55/6,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.07

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