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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.07, 9,056.30 and 3,730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.07, 9,056.30 and 3,730.77 is: 5,148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.07 : 9,056.30 = 3,730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.07/9,056.30 = 3,730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.07x = 9,056.30 × 3,730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.07x = 33,786,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,953.70/6,563.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.04

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