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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,542.44, 9,028.98 and 3,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,542.44, 9,028.98 and 3,671.44 is: 5,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,542.44 : 9,028.98 = 3,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,542.44/9,028.98 = 3,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,542.44x = 9,028.98 × 3,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,542.44x = 33,149,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149,358.33/6,542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.82

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