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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,569.62, 9,065.85 and 3,915.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,569.62, 9,065.85 and 3,915.65 is: 5,403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,569.62 : 9,065.85 = 3,915.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,569.62/9,065.85 = 3,915.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,569.62x = 9,065.85 × 3,915.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,569.62x = 35,498,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498,695.55/6,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.46

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