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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.03, 9,047.84 and 5,135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.03, 9,047.84 and 5,135.31 is: 7,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.03 : 9,047.84 = 5,135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.03/9,047.84 = 5,135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.03x = 9,047.84 × 5,135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.03x = 46,463,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,463,463.23/6,554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.30

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