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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,542.42, 9,028.35 and 3,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,542.42, 9,028.35 and 3,710.06 is: 5,119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,542.42 : 9,028.35 = 3,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,542.42/9,028.35 = 3,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,542.42x = 9,028.35 × 3,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,542.42x = 33,495,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,675.06/6,542.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.77

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