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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.54, 9,042.70 and 4,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.54, 9,042.70 and 4,035.26 is: 5,569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.54 : 9,042.70 = 4,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.54/9,042.70 = 4,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.54x = 9,042.70 × 4,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.54x = 36,489,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,489,645.60/6,551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.63

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