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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.55, 9,618.74 and 3,955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.55, 9,618.74 and 3,955.95 is: 5,940.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.55 : 9,618.74 = 3,955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.55/9,618.74 = 3,955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.55x = 9,618.74 × 3,955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.55x = 38,051,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,051,254.50/6,405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.36

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