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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.91, 9,044.36 and 3,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.91, 9,044.36 and 3,901.80 is: 5,383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.91 : 9,044.36 = 3,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.91/9,044.36 = 3,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.91x = 9,044.36 × 3,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.91x = 35,289,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289,264.34/6,554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.64

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