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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.56, 9,034.80 and 3,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.56, 9,034.80 and 3,994.24 is: 5,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.56 : 9,034.80 = 3,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.56/9,034.80 = 3,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.56x = 9,034.80 × 3,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.56x = 36,087,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,087,159.55/6,545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.23

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