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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.51, 9,035.28 and 5,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.51, 9,035.28 and 5,705.66 is: 7,867.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.51 : 9,035.28 = 5,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.51/9,035.28 = 5,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.51x = 9,035.28 × 5,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.51x = 51,552,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,552,190.51/6,552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.55

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