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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.53, 9,031.34 and 3,560.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.53, 9,031.34 and 3,560.45 is: 4,913.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.53 : 9,031.34 = 3,560.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.53/9,031.34 = 3,560.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.53x = 9,031.34 × 3,560.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.53x = 32,155,571.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155,571.54/6,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.35

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