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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.12, 9,059.64 and 3,911.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.12, 9,059.64 and 3,911.15 is: 5,397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.12 : 9,059.64 = 3,911.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.12/9,059.64 = 3,911.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.12x = 9,059.64 × 3,911.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.12x = 35,433,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,433,610.99/6,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.25

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