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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.54, 9,068.75 and 3,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.54, 9,068.75 and 3,587.44 is: 4,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.54 : 9,068.75 = 3,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.54/9,068.75 = 3,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.54x = 9,068.75 × 3,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.54x = 32,533,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533,596.50/6,571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.68

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