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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.42, 9,032.68 and 3,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.42, 9,032.68 and 3,711.88 is: 5,122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.42 : 9,032.68 = 3,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.42/9,032.68 = 3,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.42x = 9,032.68 × 3,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.42x = 33,528,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,528,224.24/6,545.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.39

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