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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,553.63, 9,043.72 and 3,569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,553.63, 9,043.72 and 3,569.48 is: 4,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,553.63 : 9,043.72 = 3,569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,553.63/9,043.72 = 3,569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,553.63x = 9,043.72 × 3,569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,553.63x = 32,281,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281,377.67/6,553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.72

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