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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.23, 9,058.71 and 4,172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.23, 9,058.71 and 4,172.73 is: 5,759.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.23 : 9,058.71 = 4,172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.23/9,058.71 = 4,172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.23x = 9,058.71 × 4,172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.23x = 37,799,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,799,505.68/6,563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,759.29

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