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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.72, 8,999.94 and 4,541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.72, 8,999.94 and 4,541.02 is: 6,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.72 : 8,999.94 = 4,541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.72/8,999.94 = 4,541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.72x = 8,999.94 × 4,541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.72x = 40,868,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,868,885.04/6,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.74

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