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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.21, 9,004.34 and 4,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.21, 9,004.34 and 4,292.56 is: 5,924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.21 : 9,004.34 = 4,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.21/9,004.34 = 4,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.21x = 9,004.34 × 4,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.21x = 38,651,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651,679.62/6,524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.34

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