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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.93, 9,032.51 and 3,892.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.93, 9,032.51 and 3,892.37 is: 5,370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.93 : 9,032.51 = 3,892.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.93/9,032.51 = 3,892.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.93x = 9,032.51 × 3,892.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.93x = 35,157,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157,835.52/6,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.95

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