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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.38, 9,050.74 and 4,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.38, 9,050.74 and 4,323.44 is: 5,964.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.38 : 9,050.74 = 4,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.38/9,050.74 = 4,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.38x = 9,050.74 × 4,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.38x = 39,130,331.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,130,331.35/6,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.64

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