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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.32, 9,039.36 and 3,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.32, 9,039.36 and 3,755.84 is: 5,183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.32 : 9,039.36 = 3,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.32/9,039.36 = 3,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.32x = 9,039.36 × 3,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.32x = 33,950,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,950,389.86/6,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.01

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