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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.55, 9,858.83 and 3,292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.55, 9,858.83 and 3,292.05 is: 4,938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.55 : 9,858.83 = 3,292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.55/9,858.83 = 3,292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.55x = 9,858.83 × 3,292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.55x = 32,455,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455,744.84/6,572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.08

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