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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.81, 9,046.99 and 3,571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.81, 9,046.99 and 3,571.62 is: 4,928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.81 : 9,046.99 = 3,571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.81/9,046.99 = 3,571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.81x = 9,046.99 × 3,571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.81x = 32,312,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,312,406.41/6,555.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.82

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