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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.24, 9,018.48 and 3,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.24, 9,018.48 and 3,551 is: 4,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.24 : 9,018.48 = 3,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.24/9,018.48 = 3,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.24x = 9,018.48 × 3,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.24x = 32,024,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024,622.48/6,535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.30

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