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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,549.15, 9,035.96 and 4,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,549.15, 9,035.96 and 4,033.19 is: 5,564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,549.15 : 9,035.96 = 4,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,549.15/9,035.96 = 4,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,549.15x = 9,035.96 × 4,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,549.15x = 36,443,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,443,745.94/6,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.65

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