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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.62, 9,068.70 and 3,587.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.62, 9,068.70 and 3,587.37 is: 4,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.62 : 9,068.70 = 3,587.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.62/9,068.70 = 3,587.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.62x = 9,068.70 × 3,587.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.62x = 32,532,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,532,782.32/6,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.50

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