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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.75, 9,060.74 and 4,211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.75, 9,060.74 and 4,211.08 is: 5,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.75 : 9,060.74 = 4,211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.75/9,060.74 = 4,211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.75x = 9,060.74 × 4,211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.75x = 38,155,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,155,501.00/6,565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.29

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