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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.54, 9,001.89 and 4,131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.54, 9,001.89 and 4,131.45 is: 5,699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.54 : 9,001.89 = 4,131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.54/9,001.89 = 4,131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.54x = 9,001.89 × 4,131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.54x = 37,190,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190,858.44/6,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.28

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