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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.55, 9,719.36 and 3,556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.55, 9,719.36 and 3,556.26 is: 5,334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.55 : 9,719.36 = 3,556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.55/9,719.36 = 3,556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.55x = 9,719.36 × 3,556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.55x = 34,564,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,564,553.41/6,479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.41

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