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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,542.68, 9,030.05 and 3,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,542.68, 9,030.05 and 3,854.04 is: 5,319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,542.68 : 9,030.05 = 3,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,542.68/9,030.05 = 3,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,542.68x = 9,030.05 × 3,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,542.68x = 34,802,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802,183.54/6,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.26

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