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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.32, 9,212.56 and 4,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.32, 9,212.56 and 4,022.56 is: 5,550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.32 : 9,212.56 = 4,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.32/9,212.56 = 4,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.32x = 9,212.56 × 4,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.32x = 37,058,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,058,075.35/6,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.67

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