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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.54, 9,049.77 and 3,763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.54, 9,049.77 and 3,763.50 is: 5,193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.54 : 9,049.77 = 3,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.54/9,049.77 = 3,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.54x = 9,049.77 × 3,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.54x = 34,058,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058,809.40/6,558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.05

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