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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.73, 9,042.95 and 3,568.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.73, 9,042.95 and 3,568.61 is: 4,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.73 : 9,042.95 = 3,568.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.73/9,042.95 = 3,568.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.73x = 9,042.95 × 3,568.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.73x = 32,270,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270,761.80/6,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.78

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