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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.09, 9,168.99 and 3,957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.09, 9,168.99 and 3,957.21 is: 5,460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.09 : 9,168.99 = 3,957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.09/9,168.99 = 3,957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.09x = 9,168.99 × 3,957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.09x = 36,283,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,283,618.92/6,645.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.21

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