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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.78, 9,119.03 and 3,954.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.78, 9,119.03 and 3,954.67 is: 5,457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.78 : 9,119.03 = 3,954.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.78/9,119.03 = 3,954.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.78x = 9,119.03 × 3,954.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.78x = 36,062,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062,734.60/6,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.62

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