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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.48, 9,045.26 and 3,721.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.48, 9,045.26 and 3,721.64 is: 5,135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.48 : 9,045.26 = 3,721.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.48/9,045.26 = 3,721.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.48x = 9,045.26 × 3,721.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.48x = 33,663,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,663,201.43/6,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.91

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