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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.33, 9,066.79 and 4,216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.33, 9,066.79 and 4,216.66 is: 5,817.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.33 : 9,066.79 = 4,216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.33/9,066.79 = 4,216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.33x = 9,066.79 × 4,216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.33x = 38,231,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231,570.72/6,571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,817.93

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