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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.29, 9,859.68 and 5,333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.29, 9,859.68 and 5,333.82 is: 8,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.29 : 9,859.68 = 5,333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.29/9,859.68 = 5,333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.29x = 9,859.68 × 5,333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.29x = 52,589,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589,758.38/6,571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.96

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