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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.22, 9,046.36 and 3,571.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.22, 9,046.36 and 3,571.21 is: 4,928.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.22 : 9,046.36 = 3,571.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.22/9,046.36 = 3,571.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.22x = 9,046.36 × 3,571.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.22x = 32,306,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306,451.30/6,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.36

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