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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,566.71, 9,063.62 and 3,773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,566.71, 9,063.62 and 3,773.83 is: 5,208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,566.71 : 9,063.62 = 3,773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,566.71/9,063.62 = 3,773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,566.71x = 9,063.62 × 3,773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,566.71x = 34,204,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,204,561.06/6,566.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.78

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