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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.58, 9,032.43 and 3,892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.58, 9,032.43 and 3,892.49 is: 5,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.58 : 9,032.43 = 3,892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.58/9,032.43 = 3,892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.58x = 9,032.43 × 3,892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.58x = 35,158,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,158,643.45/6,545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.36

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