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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.22, 9,120.34 and 3,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.22, 9,120.34 and 3,958.12 is: 5,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.22 : 9,120.34 = 3,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.22/9,120.34 = 3,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.22x = 9,120.34 × 3,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.22x = 36,099,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,099,400.16/6,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.32

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