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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.62, 9,057.92 and 4,995.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.62, 9,057.92 and 4,995.98 is: 6,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.62 : 9,057.92 = 4,995.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.62/9,057.92 = 4,995.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.62x = 9,057.92 × 4,995.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.62x = 45,253,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253,187.16/6,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.20

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