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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.49, 9,044.97 and 4,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.49, 9,044.97 and 4,004.59 is: 5,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.49 : 9,044.97 = 4,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.49/9,044.97 = 4,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.49x = 9,044.97 × 4,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.49x = 36,221,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221,396.41/6,555.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.35

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