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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.98, 9,042.69 and 3,756.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.98, 9,042.69 and 3,756.94 is: 5,185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.98 : 9,042.69 = 3,756.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.98/9,042.69 = 3,756.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.98x = 9,042.69 × 3,756.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.98x = 33,972,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,972,843.77/6,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.13

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