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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.64, 9,062.98 and 3,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.64, 9,062.98 and 3,916 is: 5,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.64 : 9,062.98 = 3,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.64/9,062.98 = 3,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.64x = 9,062.98 × 3,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.64x = 35,490,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,490,629.68/6,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.40

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