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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,569.50, 9,849.62 and 3,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,569.50, 9,849.62 and 3,055.80 is: 4,581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,569.50 : 9,849.62 = 3,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,569.50/9,849.62 = 3,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,569.50x = 9,849.62 × 3,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,569.50x = 30,098,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098,468.80/6,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.55

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