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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.19, 9,066.89 and 3,586.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.19, 9,066.89 and 3,586.09 is: 4,948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.19 : 9,066.89 = 3,586.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.19/9,066.89 = 3,586.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.19x = 9,066.89 × 3,586.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.19x = 32,514,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514,683.56/6,570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.82

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