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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,539.14, 9,021.96 and 3,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,539.14, 9,021.96 and 3,706.29 is: 5,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,539.14 : 9,021.96 = 3,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,539.14/9,021.96 = 3,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,539.14x = 9,021.96 × 3,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,539.14x = 33,438,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438,000.13/6,539.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.52

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