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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.51, 9,835.74 and 3,047.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.51, 9,835.74 and 3,047.22 is: 4,571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.51 : 9,835.74 = 3,047.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.51/9,835.74 = 3,047.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.51x = 9,835.74 × 3,047.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.51x = 29,971,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,971,663.64/6,555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.98

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