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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,557.49, 9,047.73 and 4,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,557.49, 9,047.73 and 4,006.59 is: 5,528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,557.49 : 9,047.73 = 4,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,557.49/9,047.73 = 4,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,557.49x = 9,047.73 × 4,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,557.49x = 36,250,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,250,544.54/6,557.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.11

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