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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.53, 9,027.27 and 3,557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.53, 9,027.27 and 3,557.34 is: 4,909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.53 : 9,027.27 = 3,557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.53/9,027.27 = 3,557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.53x = 9,027.27 × 3,557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.53x = 32,113,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113,068.66/6,541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.11

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