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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.54, 9,044.24 and 3,759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.54, 9,044.24 and 3,759.50 is: 5,187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.54 : 9,044.24 = 3,759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.54/9,044.24 = 3,759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.54x = 9,044.24 × 3,759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.54x = 34,001,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001,820.28/6,554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.52

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