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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.63, 9,029.45 and 4,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.63, 9,029.45 and 4,552.72 is: 6,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.63 : 9,029.45 = 4,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.63/9,029.45 = 4,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.63x = 9,029.45 × 4,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.63x = 41,108,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,108,546.41/6,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,280.31

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