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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.54, 9,041.49 and 3,757.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.54, 9,041.49 and 3,757.50 is: 5,184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.54 : 9,041.49 = 3,757.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.54/9,041.49 = 3,757.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.54x = 9,041.49 × 3,757.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.54x = 33,973,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,973,398.68/6,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.77

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