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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.24, 9,069.26 and 3,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.24, 9,069.26 and 3,881.46 is: 5,357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.24 : 9,069.26 = 3,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.24/9,069.26 = 3,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.24x = 9,069.26 × 3,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.24x = 35,201,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,201,969.92/6,570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.79

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