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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,549.32, 9,035.39 and 4,030.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,549.32, 9,035.39 and 4,030.67 is: 5,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,549.32 : 9,035.39 = 4,030.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,549.32/9,035.39 = 4,030.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,549.32x = 9,035.39 × 4,030.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,549.32x = 36,418,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418,642.75/6,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.68

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