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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.56, 9,063.82 and 5,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.56, 9,063.82 and 5,070.12 is: 6,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.56 : 9,063.82 = 5,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.56/9,063.82 = 5,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.56x = 9,063.82 × 5,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.56x = 45,954,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,954,629.71/6,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.35

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