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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.32, 9,034.28 and 3,712.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.32, 9,034.28 and 3,712.64 is: 5,123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.32 : 9,034.28 = 3,712.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.32/9,034.28 = 3,712.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.32x = 9,034.28 × 3,712.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.32x = 33,541,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541,000.37/6,546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.64

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