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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.28, 9,030.84 and 3,560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.28, 9,030.84 and 3,560.06 is: 4,912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.28 : 9,030.84 = 3,560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.28/9,030.84 = 3,560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.28x = 9,030.84 × 3,560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.28x = 32,150,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,150,332.25/6,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.74

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