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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.55, 8,811.97 and 3,591.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.55, 8,811.97 and 3,591.05 is: 4,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.55 : 8,811.97 = 3,591.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.55/8,811.97 = 3,591.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.55x = 8,811.97 × 3,591.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.55x = 31,644,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,644,171.83/6,385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.59

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