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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.28, 9,067.98 and 3,776.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.28, 9,067.98 and 3,776.78 is: 5,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.28 : 9,067.98 = 3,776.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.28/9,067.98 = 3,776.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.28x = 9,067.98 × 3,776.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.28x = 34,247,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247,765.50/6,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.73

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