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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,564.98, 9,059.64 and 3,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,564.98, 9,059.64 and 3,580.76 is: 4,941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,564.98 : 9,059.64 = 3,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,564.98/9,059.64 = 3,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,564.98x = 9,059.64 × 3,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,564.98x = 32,440,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,440,396.53/6,564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.43

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