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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.61, 9,027.23 and 3,709.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.61, 9,027.23 and 3,709.25 is: 5,118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.61 : 9,027.23 = 3,709.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.61/9,027.23 = 3,709.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.61x = 9,027.23 × 3,709.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.61x = 33,484,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,484,189.20/6,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,118.65

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