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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,540.52, 9,026.76 and 3,708.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,540.52, 9,026.76 and 3,708.91 is: 5,118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,540.52 : 9,026.76 = 3,708.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,540.52/9,026.76 = 3,708.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,540.52x = 9,026.76 × 3,708.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,540.52x = 33,479,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479,440.43/6,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,118.77

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