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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.07, 9,045.56 and 3,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.07, 9,045.56 and 3,901.41 is: 5,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.07 : 9,045.56 = 3,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.07/9,045.56 = 3,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.07x = 9,045.56 × 3,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.07x = 35,290,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,290,418.73/6,554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.50

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