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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.55, 9,804.24 and 5,367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.55, 9,804.24 and 5,367.33 is: 8,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.55 : 9,804.24 = 5,367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.55/9,804.24 = 5,367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.55x = 9,804.24 × 5,367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.55x = 52,622,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,622,591.48/6,551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.08

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