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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.37, 9,013.78 and 6,252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.37, 9,013.78 and 6,252.77 is: 8,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.37 : 9,013.78 = 6,252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.37/9,013.78 = 6,252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.37x = 9,013.78 × 6,252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.37x = 56,361,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,361,123.52/6,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.15

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