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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.08, 9,051.94 and 5,821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.08, 9,051.94 and 5,821.08 is: 8,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.08 : 9,051.94 = 5,821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.08/9,051.94 = 5,821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.08x = 9,051.94 × 5,821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.08x = 52,692,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692,040.23/6,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.49

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