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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.71, 9,050.82 and 3,574.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.71, 9,050.82 and 3,574.59 is: 4,932.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.71 : 9,050.82 = 3,574.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.71/9,050.82 = 3,574.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.71x = 9,050.82 × 3,574.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.71x = 32,352,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,352,970.66/6,558.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.83

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