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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.40, 9,827.10 and 5,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.40, 9,827.10 and 5,394.72 is: 8,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.40 : 9,827.10 = 5,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.40/9,827.10 = 5,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.40x = 9,827.10 × 5,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.40x = 53,014,452.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,014,452.91/6,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.08

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