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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.68, 9,046.72 and 3,760.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.68, 9,046.72 and 3,760.96 is: 5,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.68 : 9,046.72 = 3,760.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.68/9,046.72 = 3,760.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.68x = 9,046.72 × 3,760.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.68x = 34,024,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024,352.05/6,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.06

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