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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.62, 9,068.91 and 3,587.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.62, 9,068.91 and 3,587.49 is: 4,950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.62 : 9,068.91 = 3,587.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.62/9,068.91 = 3,587.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.62x = 9,068.91 × 3,587.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.62x = 32,534,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534,623.94/6,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.78

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