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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,549.13, 9,031.60 and 5,054.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,549.13, 9,031.60 and 5,054.68 is: 6,970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,549.13 : 9,031.60 = 5,054.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,549.13/9,031.60 = 5,054.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,549.13x = 9,031.60 × 5,054.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,549.13x = 45,651,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,651,847.89/6,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.67

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