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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,540.48, 9,021.84 and 3,886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,540.48, 9,021.84 and 3,886.08 is: 5,360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,540.48 : 9,021.84 = 3,886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,540.48/9,021.84 = 3,886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,540.48x = 9,021.84 × 3,886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,540.48x = 35,059,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,059,591.99/6,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.40

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