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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.40, 9,035.35 and 4,554.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.40, 9,035.35 and 4,554.23 is: 6,287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.40 : 9,035.35 = 4,554.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.40/9,035.35 = 4,554.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.40x = 9,035.35 × 4,554.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.40x = 41,149,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,005.47/6,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.67

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