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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,566.32, 9,061.68 and 3,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,566.32, 9,061.68 and 3,914.24 is: 5,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,566.32 : 9,061.68 = 3,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,566.32/9,061.68 = 3,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,566.32x = 9,061.68 × 3,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,566.32x = 35,469,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469,590.32/6,566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.75

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