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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,562.36, 9,056.82 and 3,768.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,562.36, 9,056.82 and 3,768.04 is: 5,200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,562.36 : 9,056.82 = 3,768.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,562.36/9,056.82 = 3,768.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,562.36x = 9,056.82 × 3,768.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,562.36x = 34,126,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126,460.03/6,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.33

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