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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.58, 9,044.64 and 3,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.58, 9,044.64 and 3,901.47 is: 5,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.58 : 9,044.64 = 3,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.58/9,044.64 = 3,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.58x = 9,044.64 × 3,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.58x = 35,287,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287,391.62/6,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.62

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