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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.55, 9,032.65 and 3,855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.55, 9,032.65 and 3,855.92 is: 5,321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.55 : 9,032.65 = 3,855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.55/9,032.65 = 3,855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.55x = 9,032.65 × 3,855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.55x = 34,829,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,829,120.98/6,544.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.85

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