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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.24, 9,050.96 and 3,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.24, 9,050.96 and 3,907.28 is: 5,390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.24 : 9,050.96 = 3,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.24/9,050.96 = 3,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.24x = 9,050.96 × 3,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.24x = 35,364,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,364,667.38/6,560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.76

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