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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,556.93, 9,043.92 and 6,339.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,556.93, 9,043.92 and 6,339.97 is: 8,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,556.93 : 9,043.92 = 6,339.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,556.93/9,043.92 = 6,339.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,556.93x = 9,043.92 × 6,339.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,556.93x = 57,338,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,338,181.48/6,556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.67

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