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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.51, 9,255.77 and 3,572.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.51, 9,255.77 and 3,572.03 is: 5,358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.51 : 9,255.77 = 3,572.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.51/9,255.77 = 3,572.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.51x = 9,255.77 × 3,572.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.51x = 33,061,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,870.25/6,170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.05

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