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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.32, 9,042.71 and 3,720.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.32, 9,042.71 and 3,720.15 is: 5,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.32 : 9,042.71 = 3,720.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.32/9,042.71 = 3,720.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.32x = 9,042.71 × 3,720.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.32x = 33,640,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,640,219.01/6,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.10

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