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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.67, 9,045.36 and 6,075.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.67, 9,045.36 and 6,075.81 is: 8,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.67 : 9,045.36 = 6,075.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.67/9,045.36 = 6,075.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.67x = 9,045.36 × 6,075.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.67x = 54,957,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,957,843.51/6,550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.66

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