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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.01, 9,255.02 and 3,571.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.01, 9,255.02 and 3,571.53 is: 5,357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.01 : 9,255.02 = 3,571.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.01/9,255.02 = 3,571.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.01x = 9,255.02 × 3,571.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.01x = 33,054,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054,563.72/6,170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.30

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