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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,536.91, 9,021.84 and 3,705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,536.91, 9,021.84 and 3,705.42 is: 5,113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,536.91 : 9,021.84 = 3,705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,536.91/9,021.84 = 3,705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,536.91x = 9,021.84 × 3,705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,536.91x = 33,429,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429,706.37/6,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.99

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