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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.27, 9,044.88 and 3,570.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.27, 9,044.88 and 3,570.13 is: 4,926.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.27 : 9,044.88 = 3,570.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.27/9,044.88 = 3,570.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.27x = 9,044.88 × 3,570.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.27x = 32,291,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,291,397.43/6,554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.77

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