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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.64, 9,079.08 and 3,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.64, 9,079.08 and 3,928.52 is: 5,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.64 : 9,079.08 = 3,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.64/9,079.08 = 3,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.64x = 9,079.08 × 3,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.64x = 35,667,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,667,347.36/6,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.04

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