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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.93, 9,038.40 and 6,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.93, 9,038.40 and 6,335.96 is: 8,739.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.93 : 9,038.40 = 6,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.93/9,038.40 = 6,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.93x = 9,038.40 × 6,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.93x = 57,266,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,266,895.67/6,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.13

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