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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,562.59, 9,049.02 and 5,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,562.59, 9,049.02 and 5,363.86 is: 7,396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,562.59 : 9,049.02 = 5,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,562.59/9,049.02 = 5,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,562.59x = 9,049.02 × 5,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,562.59x = 48,537,653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537,653.79/6,562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.11

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