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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.81, 6,525.62 and 3,566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.81, 6,525.62 and 3,566.55 is: 5,361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.81 : 6,525.62 = 3,566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.81/6,525.62 = 3,566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.81x = 6,525.62 × 3,566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.81x = 23,273,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273,908.47/4,340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.66

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