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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.17, 9,046.31 and 3,571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.17, 9,046.31 and 3,571.05 is: 4,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.17 : 9,046.31 = 3,571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.17/9,046.31 = 3,571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.17x = 9,046.31 × 3,571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.17x = 32,304,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,304,807.47/6,555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.15

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