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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,537.74, 9,022.23 and 3,553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,537.74, 9,022.23 and 3,553.74 is: 4,904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,537.74 : 9,022.23 = 3,553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,537.74/9,022.23 = 3,553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,537.74x = 9,022.23 × 3,553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,537.74x = 32,062,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062,659.64/6,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.25

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