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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.52, 9,046.88 and 3,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.52, 9,046.88 and 3,571.52 is: 4,928.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.52 : 9,046.88 = 3,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.52/9,046.88 = 3,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.52x = 9,046.88 × 3,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.52x = 32,311,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,311,112.86/6,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.84

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