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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.54, 9,016.16 and 3,549.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.54, 9,016.16 and 3,549.34 is: 4,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.54 : 9,016.16 = 3,549.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.54/9,016.16 = 3,549.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.54x = 9,016.16 × 3,549.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.54x = 32,001,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,001,417.33/6,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.02

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