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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.95, 9,043.07 and 3,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.95, 9,043.07 and 3,901.38 is: 5,381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.95 : 9,043.07 = 3,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.95/9,043.07 = 3,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.95x = 9,043.07 × 3,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.95x = 35,280,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,280,452.44/6,555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.44

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