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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,566.28, 9,060.36 and 3,913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,566.28, 9,060.36 and 3,913.62 is: 5,400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,566.28 : 9,060.36 = 3,913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,566.28/9,060.36 = 3,913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,566.28x = 9,060.36 × 3,913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,566.28x = 35,458,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,458,806.10/6,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.14

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