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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.91, 9,832.85 and 3,595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.91, 9,832.85 and 3,595.81 is: 5,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.91 : 9,832.85 = 3,595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.91/9,832.85 = 3,595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.91x = 9,832.85 × 3,595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.91x = 35,357,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,357,083.36/6,555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.16

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