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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.92, 9,030.54 and 3,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.92, 9,030.54 and 3,711.86 is: 5,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.92 : 9,030.54 = 3,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.92/9,030.54 = 3,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.92x = 9,030.54 × 3,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.92x = 33,520,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520,100.20/6,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.33

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