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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.52, 9,069.12 and 3,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.52, 9,069.12 and 3,776.96 is: 5,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.52 : 9,069.12 = 3,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.52/9,069.12 = 3,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.52x = 9,069.12 × 3,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.52x = 34,253,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,253,703.48/6,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.45

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