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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.54, 9,104.72 and 3,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.54, 9,104.72 and 3,947.06 is: 5,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.54 : 9,104.72 = 3,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.54/9,104.72 = 3,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.54x = 9,104.72 × 3,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.54x = 35,936,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936,876.12/6,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.36

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