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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.80, 9,042.27 and 3,899.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.80, 9,042.27 and 3,899.78 is: 5,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.80 : 9,042.27 = 3,899.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.80/9,042.27 = 3,899.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.80x = 9,042.27 × 3,899.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.80x = 35,262,863.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262,863.70/6,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.34

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