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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.08, 9,045.33 and 3,901.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.08, 9,045.33 and 3,901.97 is: 5,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.08 : 9,045.33 = 3,901.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.08/9,045.33 = 3,901.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.08x = 9,045.33 × 3,901.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.08x = 35,294,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294,606.30/6,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.31

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