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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,491.55, 8,958.99 and 3,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,491.55, 8,958.99 and 3,975.30 is: 5,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,491.55 : 8,958.99 = 3,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,491.55/8,958.99 = 3,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,491.55x = 8,958.99 × 3,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,491.55x = 35,614,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,614,672.95/6,491.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.31

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