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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,548.46, 9,035.73 and 3,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,548.46, 9,035.73 and 3,895.44 is: 5,375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,548.46 : 9,035.73 = 3,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,548.46/9,035.73 = 3,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,548.46x = 9,035.73 × 3,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,548.46x = 35,198,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198,144.07/6,548.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.03

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