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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.58, 9,120.51 and 3,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.58, 9,120.51 and 3,958.20 is: 5,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.58 : 9,120.51 = 3,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.58/9,120.51 = 3,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.58x = 9,120.51 × 3,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.58x = 36,100,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,100,802.68/6,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.24

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