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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.29, 9,042.26 and 3,719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.29, 9,042.26 and 3,719.58 is: 5,133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.29 : 9,042.26 = 3,719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.29/9,042.26 = 3,719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.29x = 9,042.26 × 3,719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.29x = 33,633,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633,390.85/6,552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.08

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