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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.26, 9,028.86 and 3,890.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.26, 9,028.86 and 3,890.54 is: 5,370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.26 : 9,028.86 = 3,890.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.26/9,028.86 = 3,890.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.26x = 9,028.86 × 3,890.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.26x = 35,127,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127,140.98/6,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.09

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