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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.54, 9,050.13 and 3,905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.54, 9,050.13 and 3,905.88 is: 5,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.54 : 9,050.13 = 3,905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.54/9,050.13 = 3,905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.54x = 9,050.13 × 3,905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.54x = 35,348,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,348,721.76/6,558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.72

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