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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.58, 9,031.05 and 3,891.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.58, 9,031.05 and 3,891.49 is: 5,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.58 : 9,031.05 = 3,891.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.58/9,031.05 = 3,891.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.58x = 9,031.05 × 3,891.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.58x = 35,144,218.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,144,218.19/6,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.98

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