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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,557.67, 9,049.41 and 3,725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,557.67, 9,049.41 and 3,725.49 is: 5,141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,557.67 : 9,049.41 = 3,725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,557.67/9,049.41 = 3,725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,557.67x = 9,049.41 × 3,725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,557.67x = 33,713,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,713,486.46/6,557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.08

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