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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.59, 9,068.93 and 3,587.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.59, 9,068.93 and 3,587.69 is: 4,951.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.59 : 9,068.93 = 3,587.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.59/9,068.93 = 3,587.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.59x = 9,068.93 × 3,587.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.59x = 32,536,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,536,509.47/6,571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.09

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