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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.93, 9,043.80 and 3,900.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.93, 9,043.80 and 3,900.31 is: 5,382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.93 : 9,043.80 = 3,900.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.93/9,043.80 = 3,900.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.93x = 9,043.80 × 3,900.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.93x = 35,273,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,273,623.58/6,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.88

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