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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,548.67, 9,036.90 and 3,564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,548.67, 9,036.90 and 3,564.54 is: 4,918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,548.67 : 9,036.90 = 3,564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,548.67/9,036.90 = 3,564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,548.67x = 9,036.90 × 3,564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,548.67x = 32,212,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212,391.53/6,548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.92

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