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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.98, 9,115.74 and 3,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.98, 9,115.74 and 3,954.42 is: 5,455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.98 : 9,115.74 = 3,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.98/9,115.74 = 3,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.98x = 9,115.74 × 3,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.98x = 36,047,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,464.57/6,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.14

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