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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.62, 9,119.72 and 3,954.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.62, 9,119.72 and 3,954.47 is: 5,457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.62 : 9,119.72 = 3,954.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.62/9,119.72 = 3,954.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.62x = 9,119.72 × 3,954.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.62x = 36,063,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,063,623.44/6,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.88

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