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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.62, 9,792.81 and 3,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.62, 9,792.81 and 3,066.06 is: 4,598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.62 : 9,792.81 = 3,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.62/9,792.81 = 3,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.62x = 9,792.81 × 3,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.62x = 30,025,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025,343.03/6,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.33

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