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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.76, 9,166.24 and 3,954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.76, 9,166.24 and 3,954.06 is: 5,454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.76 : 9,166.24 = 3,954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.76/9,166.24 = 3,954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.76x = 9,166.24 × 3,954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.76x = 36,243,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,243,862.93/6,644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.51

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