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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.08, 9,060.01 and 3,581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.08, 9,060.01 and 3,581.09 is: 4,942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.08 : 9,060.01 = 3,581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.08/9,060.01 = 3,581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.08x = 9,060.01 × 3,581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.08x = 32,444,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,656.96/6,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.00

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