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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.87, 9,046.42 and 3,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.87, 9,046.42 and 3,902.76 is: 5,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.87 : 9,046.42 = 3,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.87/9,046.42 = 3,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.87x = 9,046.42 × 3,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.87x = 35,306,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,306,006.12/6,555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.40

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