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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,538.07, 9,022.24 and 3,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,538.07, 9,022.24 and 3,705.27 is: 5,113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,538.07 : 9,022.24 = 3,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,538.07/9,022.24 = 3,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,538.07x = 9,022.24 × 3,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,538.07x = 33,429,816.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429,816.68/6,538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.11

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