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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.54, 9,042.69 and 3,719.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.54, 9,042.69 and 3,719.85 is: 5,133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.54 : 9,042.69 = 3,719.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.54/9,042.69 = 3,719.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.54x = 9,042.69 × 3,719.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.54x = 33,637,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,637,450.40/6,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.50

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