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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.47, 9,044.98 and 3,829.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.47, 9,044.98 and 3,829.58 is: 5,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.47 : 9,044.98 = 3,829.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.47/9,044.98 = 3,829.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.47x = 9,044.98 × 3,829.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.47x = 34,638,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,638,487.55/6,555.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.90

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