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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.54, 9,031.14 and 3,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.54, 9,031.14 and 3,892.44 is: 5,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.54 : 9,031.14 = 3,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.54/9,031.14 = 3,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.54x = 9,031.14 × 3,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.54x = 35,153,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,153,170.58/6,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.73

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