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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.48, 9,023.22 and 3,887.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.48, 9,023.22 and 3,887.08 is: 5,361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.48 : 9,023.22 = 3,887.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.48/9,023.22 = 3,887.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.48x = 9,023.22 × 3,887.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.48x = 35,073,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073,978.00/6,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.78

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