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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.93, 9,033.36 and 3,561.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.93, 9,033.36 and 3,561.71 is: 4,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.93 : 9,033.36 = 3,561.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.93/9,033.36 = 3,561.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.93x = 9,033.36 × 3,561.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.93x = 32,174,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,174,208.65/6,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.15

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