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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.84, 9,043.98 and 3,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.84, 9,043.98 and 3,901.08 is: 5,382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.84 : 9,043.98 = 3,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.84/9,043.98 = 3,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.84x = 9,043.98 × 3,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.84x = 35,281,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281,289.50/6,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.48

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