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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.87, 9,068.02 and 3,586.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.87, 9,068.02 and 3,586.86 is: 4,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.87 : 9,068.02 = 3,586.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.87/9,068.02 = 3,586.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.87x = 9,068.02 × 3,586.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.87x = 32,525,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525,722.95/6,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.99

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