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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.74, 9,032.27 and 4,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.74, 9,032.27 and 4,027.23 is: 5,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.74 : 9,032.27 = 4,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.74/9,032.27 = 4,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.74x = 9,032.27 × 4,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.74x = 36,375,008.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375,008.58/6,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.45

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