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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.52, 9,058.92 and 3,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.52, 9,058.92 and 3,913.76 is: 5,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.52 : 9,058.92 = 3,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.52/9,058.92 = 3,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.52x = 9,058.92 × 3,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.52x = 35,454,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454,438.74/6,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.10

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