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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.49, 9,043.59 and 4,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.49, 9,043.59 and 4,003.59 is: 5,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.49 : 9,043.59 = 4,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.49/9,043.59 = 4,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.49x = 9,043.59 × 4,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.49x = 36,206,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,206,826.49/6,554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.97

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