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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,564.98, 9,060.46 and 4,145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,564.98, 9,060.46 and 4,145.87 is: 5,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,564.98 : 9,060.46 = 4,145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,564.98/9,060.46 = 4,145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,564.98x = 9,060.46 × 4,145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,564.98x = 37,563,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,563,501.59/6,564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.80

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