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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.13, 9,287.33 and 5,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.13, 9,287.33 and 5,541.84 is: 7,653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.13 : 9,287.33 = 5,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.13/9,287.33 = 5,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.13x = 9,287.33 × 5,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.13x = 51,468,855.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,468,855.13/6,725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,653.22

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