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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,566.70, 9,061.32 and 3,913.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,566.70, 9,061.32 and 3,913.59 is: 5,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,566.70 : 9,061.32 = 3,913.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,566.70/9,061.32 = 3,913.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,566.70x = 9,061.32 × 3,913.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,566.70x = 35,462,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,462,291.34/6,566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.32

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