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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.33, 9,012.44 and 4,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.33, 9,012.44 and 4,297.17 is: 5,935.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.33 : 9,012.44 = 4,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.33/9,012.44 = 4,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.33x = 9,012.44 × 4,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.33x = 38,727,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727,942.78/6,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,935.01

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