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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.72, 9,047.22 and 6,134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.72, 9,047.22 and 6,134.43 is: 8,469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.72 : 9,047.22 = 6,134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.72/9,047.22 = 6,134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.72x = 9,047.22 × 6,134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.72x = 55,499,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,499,537.78/6,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,469.69

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