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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.02, 9,056.62 and 3,730.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.02, 9,056.62 and 3,730.01 is: 5,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.02 : 9,056.62 = 3,730.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.02/9,056.62 = 3,730.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.02x = 9,056.62 × 3,730.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.02x = 33,781,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781,264.52/6,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.22

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