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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.35, 9,028.49 and 3,891.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.35, 9,028.49 and 3,891.41 is: 5,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.35 : 9,028.49 = 3,891.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.35/9,028.49 = 3,891.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.35x = 9,028.49 × 3,891.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.35x = 35,133,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,133,491.67/6,543.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.35

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