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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.89, 9,046.81 and 3,722.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.89, 9,046.81 and 3,722.89 is: 5,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.89 : 9,046.81 = 3,722.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.89/9,046.81 = 3,722.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.89x = 9,046.81 × 3,722.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.89x = 33,680,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,680,278.48/6,555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.41

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