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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.96, 9,045.16 and 3,901.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.96, 9,045.16 and 3,901.85 is: 5,384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.96 : 9,045.16 = 3,901.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.96/9,045.16 = 3,901.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.96x = 9,045.16 × 3,901.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.96x = 35,292,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,292,857.55/6,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.15

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