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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.46, 9,053.48 and 3,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.46, 9,053.48 and 3,727.85 is: 5,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.46 : 9,053.48 = 3,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.46/9,053.48 = 3,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.46x = 9,053.48 × 3,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.46x = 33,749,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749,979.47/6,560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.45

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