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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.96, 9,011.52 and 4,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.96, 9,011.52 and 4,170.24 is: 5,755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.96 : 9,011.52 = 4,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.96/9,011.52 = 4,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.96x = 9,011.52 × 4,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.96x = 37,580,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,580,201.16/6,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.92

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