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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.48, 9,066.96 and 3,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.48, 9,066.96 and 3,586.08 is: 4,948.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.48 : 9,066.96 = 3,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.48/9,066.96 = 3,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.48x = 9,066.96 × 3,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.48x = 32,514,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514,843.92/6,570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.63

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