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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.54, 9,101.08 and 3,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.54, 9,101.08 and 3,946.52 is: 5,442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.54 : 9,101.08 = 3,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.54/9,101.08 = 3,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.54x = 9,101.08 × 3,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.54x = 35,917,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,917,594.24/6,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.44

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