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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.48, 9,026.68 and 3,708.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.48, 9,026.68 and 3,708.21 is: 5,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.48 : 9,026.68 = 3,708.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.48/9,026.68 = 3,708.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.48x = 9,026.68 × 3,708.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.48x = 33,472,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,472,825.04/6,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.01

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