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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.46, 9,908.50 and 5,735.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.46, 9,908.50 and 5,735.06 is: 8,582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.46 : 9,908.50 = 5,735.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.46/9,908.50 = 5,735.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.46x = 9,908.50 × 5,735.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.46x = 56,825,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,842.01/6,621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,582.07

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