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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,548.26, 9,035.91 and 3,715.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,548.26, 9,035.91 and 3,715.06 is: 5,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,548.26 : 9,035.91 = 3,715.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,548.26/9,035.91 = 3,715.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,548.26x = 9,035.91 × 3,715.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,548.26x = 33,568,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568,947.80/6,548.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.39

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