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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,562.04, 9,056.58 and 3,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,562.04, 9,056.58 and 3,911 is: 5,397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,562.04 : 9,056.58 = 3,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,562.04/9,056.58 = 3,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,562.04x = 9,056.58 × 3,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,562.04x = 35,420,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,420,284.38/6,562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.76

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