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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.34, 9,042.95 and 5,260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.34, 9,042.95 and 5,260.19 is: 7,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.34 : 9,042.95 = 5,260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.34/9,042.95 = 5,260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.34x = 9,042.95 × 5,260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.34x = 47,567,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,567,563.64/6,550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.85

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