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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,567.66, 9,062.91 and 3,735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,567.66, 9,062.91 and 3,735.09 is: 5,154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,567.66 : 9,062.91 = 3,735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,567.66/9,062.91 = 3,735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,567.66x = 9,062.91 × 3,735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,567.66x = 33,850,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,850,784.51/6,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.16

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