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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.73, 9,042.46 and 3,568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.73, 9,042.46 and 3,568.55 is: 4,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.73 : 9,042.46 = 3,568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.73/9,042.46 = 3,568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.73x = 9,042.46 × 3,568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.73x = 32,268,470.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268,470.63/6,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.43

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