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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.57, 9,858.58 and 3,943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.57, 9,858.58 and 3,943.13 is: 5,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.57 : 9,858.58 = 3,943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.57/9,858.58 = 3,943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.57x = 9,858.58 × 3,943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.57x = 38,873,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,873,662.56/6,570.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.33

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