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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.16, 9,043.32 and 3,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.16, 9,043.32 and 3,901.05 is: 5,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.16 : 9,043.32 = 3,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.16/9,043.32 = 3,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.16x = 9,043.32 × 3,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.16x = 35,278,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278,443.49/6,554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.60

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