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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.94, 9,034.23 and 4,027.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.94, 9,034.23 and 4,027.15 is: 5,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.94 : 9,034.23 = 4,027.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.94/9,034.23 = 4,027.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.94x = 9,034.23 × 4,027.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.94x = 36,382,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,382,225.74/6,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.84

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