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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.73, 9,055.76 and 6,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.73, 9,055.76 and 6,225.90 is: 8,593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.73 : 9,055.76 = 6,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.73/9,055.76 = 6,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.73x = 9,055.76 × 6,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.73x = 56,380,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,380,273.08/6,560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.59

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