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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.22, 9,044.98 and 3,570.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.22, 9,044.98 and 3,570.21 is: 4,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.22 : 9,044.98 = 3,570.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.22/9,044.98 = 3,570.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.22x = 9,044.98 × 3,570.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.22x = 32,292,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292,489.20/6,554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.98

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