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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,553.73, 9,047.24 and 3,864.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,553.73, 9,047.24 and 3,864.13 is: 5,334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,553.73 : 9,047.24 = 3,864.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,553.73/9,047.24 = 3,864.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,553.73x = 9,047.24 × 3,864.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,553.73x = 34,959,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,959,711.50/6,553.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.32

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