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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.96, 9,042.41 and 3,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.96, 9,042.41 and 3,719.44 is: 5,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.96 : 9,042.41 = 3,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.96/9,042.41 = 3,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.96x = 9,042.41 × 3,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.96x = 33,632,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632,701.45/6,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.44

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