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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.41, 9,043.66 and 3,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.41, 9,043.66 and 3,901.30 is: 5,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.41 : 9,043.66 = 3,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.41/9,043.66 = 3,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.41x = 9,043.66 × 3,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.41x = 35,282,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,282,030.76/6,554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.95

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