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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.68, 9,060.39 and 3,913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.68, 9,060.39 and 3,913.29 is: 5,400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.68 : 9,060.39 = 3,913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.68/9,060.39 = 3,913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.68x = 9,060.39 × 3,913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.68x = 35,455,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455,933.58/6,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.19

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