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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.52, 9,046.08 and 3,760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.52, 9,046.08 and 3,760.02 is: 5,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.52 : 9,046.08 = 3,760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.52/9,046.08 = 3,760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.52x = 9,046.08 × 3,760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.52x = 34,013,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,013,441.72/6,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.31

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