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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.41, 9,042.36 and 3,898.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.41, 9,042.36 and 3,898.07 is: 5,381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.41 : 9,042.36 = 3,898.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.41/9,042.36 = 3,898.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.41x = 9,042.36 × 3,898.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.41x = 35,247,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,247,752.25/6,550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.00

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