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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.78, 9,035.48 and 3,714.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.78, 9,035.48 and 3,714.85 is: 5,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.78 : 9,035.48 = 3,714.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.78/9,035.48 = 3,714.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.78x = 9,035.48 × 3,714.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.78x = 33,565,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,565,452.88/6,546.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,127.02

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