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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.57, 9,847.61 and 4,791.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.57, 9,847.61 and 4,791.85 is: 7,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.57 : 9,847.61 = 4,791.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.57/9,847.61 = 4,791.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.57x = 9,847.61 × 4,791.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.57x = 47,188,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,188,294.76/6,575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.30

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