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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.55, 9,060.38 and 3,581.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.55, 9,060.38 and 3,581.33 is: 4,942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.55 : 9,060.38 = 3,581.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.55/9,060.38 = 3,581.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.55x = 9,060.38 × 3,581.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.55x = 32,448,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,448,147.50/6,565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.19

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