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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.06, 9,054.78 and 4,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.06, 9,054.78 and 4,008.74 is: 5,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.06 : 9,054.78 = 4,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.06/9,054.78 = 4,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.06x = 9,054.78 × 4,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.06x = 36,298,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,298,258.78/6,560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.22

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