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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.73, 9,066.48 and 3,917.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.73, 9,066.48 and 3,917.17 is: 5,405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.73 : 9,066.48 = 3,917.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.73/9,066.48 = 3,917.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.73x = 9,066.48 × 3,917.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.73x = 35,514,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514,943.46/6,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.02

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