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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.58, 9,053.37 and 3,727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.58, 9,053.37 and 3,727.89 is: 5,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.58 : 9,053.37 = 3,727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.58/9,053.37 = 3,727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.58x = 9,053.37 × 3,727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.58x = 33,749,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749,967.49/6,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.36

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