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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.72, 9,030.15 and 3,710.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.72, 9,030.15 and 3,710.97 is: 5,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.72 : 9,030.15 = 3,710.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.72/9,030.15 = 3,710.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.72x = 9,030.15 × 3,710.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.72x = 33,510,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,510,615.75/6,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.03

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