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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.53, 9,041.13 and 3,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.53, 9,041.13 and 3,898.88 is: 5,380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.53 : 9,041.13 = 3,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.53/9,041.13 = 3,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.53x = 9,041.13 × 3,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.53x = 35,250,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250,261.44/6,551.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.47

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