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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.56, 9,050.52 and 4,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.56, 9,050.52 and 4,322.56 is: 5,960.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.56 : 9,050.52 = 4,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.56/9,050.52 = 4,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.56x = 9,050.52 × 4,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.56x = 39,121,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121,415.73/6,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.40

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