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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.06, 9,075.78 and 5,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.06, 9,075.78 and 5,231.18 is: 7,225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.06 : 9,075.78 = 5,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.06/9,075.78 = 5,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.06x = 9,075.78 × 5,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.06x = 47,477,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,477,061.51/6,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.18

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