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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.58, 9,046.89 and 3,571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.58, 9,046.89 and 3,571.54 is: 4,928.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.58 : 9,046.89 = 3,571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.58/9,046.89 = 3,571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.58x = 9,046.89 × 3,571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.58x = 32,311,306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,311,306.89/6,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.83

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