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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.69, 9,060.81 and 3,581.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.69, 9,060.81 and 3,581.81 is: 4,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.69 : 9,060.81 = 3,581.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.69/9,060.81 = 3,581.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.69x = 9,060.81 × 3,581.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.69x = 32,454,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,054.56/6,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.98

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