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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.70, 9,053.78 and 3,908.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.70, 9,053.78 and 3,908.15 is: 5,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.70 : 9,053.78 = 3,908.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.70/9,053.78 = 3,908.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.70x = 9,053.78 × 3,908.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.70x = 35,383,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,383,499.45/6,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.25

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