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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.98, 9,032.79 and 3,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.98, 9,032.79 and 3,714.14 is: 5,124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.98 : 9,032.79 = 3,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.98/9,032.79 = 3,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.98x = 9,032.79 × 3,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.98x = 33,549,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,549,001.49/6,546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.35

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