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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.38, 9,033.44 and 3,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.38, 9,033.44 and 3,750.88 is: 5,176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.38 : 9,033.44 = 3,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.38/9,033.44 = 3,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.38x = 9,033.44 × 3,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.38x = 33,883,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,883,349.43/6,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.68

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