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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.61, 9,072.86 and 3,922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.61, 9,072.86 and 3,922.50 is: 5,412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.61 : 9,072.86 = 3,922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.61/9,072.86 = 3,922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.61x = 9,072.86 × 3,922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.61x = 35,588,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,588,273.74/6,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.16

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