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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.92, 9,033.05 and 3,713.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.92, 9,033.05 and 3,713.23 is: 5,124.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.92 : 9,033.05 = 3,713.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.92/9,033.05 = 3,713.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.92x = 9,033.05 × 3,713.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.92x = 33,541,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541,804.13/6,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.08

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