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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.32, 9,030.39 and 3,712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.32, 9,030.39 and 3,712.02 is: 5,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.32 : 9,030.39 = 3,712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.32/9,030.39 = 3,712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.32x = 9,030.39 × 3,712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.32x = 33,520,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520,988.29/6,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.15

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