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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.59, 9,001.98 and 4,286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.59, 9,001.98 and 4,286.31 is: 5,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.59 : 9,001.98 = 4,286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.59/9,001.98 = 4,286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.59x = 9,001.98 × 4,286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.59x = 38,585,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,585,276.89/6,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.64

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