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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.58, 10,133.22 and 3,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.58, 10,133.22 and 3,055.14 is: 4,582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.58 : 10,133.22 = 3,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.58/10,133.22 = 3,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.58x = 10,133.22 × 3,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.58x = 30,958,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,958,405.75/6,755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.64

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