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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.07, 9,059.84 and 3,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.07, 9,059.84 and 3,580.88 is: 4,941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.07 : 9,059.84 = 3,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.07/9,059.84 = 3,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.07x = 9,059.84 × 3,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.07x = 32,442,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,442,136.66/6,565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.63

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