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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.65, 9,060.66 and 3,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.65, 9,060.66 and 3,581.50 is: 4,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.65 : 9,060.66 = 3,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.65/9,060.66 = 3,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.65x = 9,060.66 × 3,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.65x = 32,450,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450,765.12/6,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.50

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