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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,538.67, 9,023.35 and 3,706.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,538.67, 9,023.35 and 3,706.59 is: 5,115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,538.67 : 9,023.35 = 3,706.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,538.67/9,023.35 = 3,706.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,538.67x = 9,023.35 × 3,706.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,538.67x = 33,445,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,445,890.40/6,538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.09

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