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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.80, 9,005.76 and 4,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.80, 9,005.76 and 4,404.60 is: 6,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.80 : 9,005.76 = 4,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.80/9,005.76 = 4,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.80x = 9,005.76 × 4,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.80x = 39,666,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,666,770.50/6,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.73

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