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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.83, 9,043.62 and 4,034.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.83, 9,043.62 and 4,034.43 is: 5,567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.83 : 9,043.62 = 4,034.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.83/9,043.62 = 4,034.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.83x = 9,043.62 × 4,034.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.83x = 36,485,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,485,851.84/6,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.96

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