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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.98, 9,041.31 and 3,755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.98, 9,041.31 and 3,755.94 is: 5,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.98 : 9,041.31 = 3,755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.98/9,041.31 = 3,755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.98x = 9,041.31 × 3,755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.98x = 33,958,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,958,617.88/6,550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.75

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