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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.52, 9,047.46 and 3,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.52, 9,047.46 and 3,761.02 is: 5,190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.52 : 9,047.46 = 3,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.52/9,047.46 = 3,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.52x = 9,047.46 × 3,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.52x = 34,027,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027,678.01/6,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.69

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