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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.79, 9,040.19 and 3,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.79, 9,040.19 and 3,718.08 is: 5,131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.79 : 9,040.19 = 3,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.79/9,040.19 = 3,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.79x = 9,040.19 × 3,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.79x = 33,612,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612,131.04/6,550.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.01

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