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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.52, 9,858.24 and 1,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.52, 9,858.24 and 1,955.52 is: 2,933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.52 : 9,858.24 = 1,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.52/9,858.24 = 1,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.52x = 9,858.24 × 1,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.52x = 19,277,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,277,985.48/6,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.12

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