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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,546.99, 9,034.72 and 3,562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,546.99, 9,034.72 and 3,562.89 is: 4,916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,546.99 : 9,034.72 = 3,562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,546.99/9,034.72 = 3,562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,546.99x = 9,034.72 × 3,562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,546.99x = 32,189,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,189,713.54/6,546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.72

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