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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.81, 9,976.25 and 4,572.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.81, 9,976.25 and 4,572.58 is: 6,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.81 : 9,976.25 = 4,572.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.81/9,976.25 = 4,572.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.81x = 9,976.25 × 4,572.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.81x = 45,617,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,178.36/6,664.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.48

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