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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.67, 9,069.69 and 3,739.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.67, 9,069.69 and 3,739.73 is: 5,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.67 : 9,069.69 = 3,739.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.67/9,069.69 = 3,739.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.67x = 9,069.69 × 3,739.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.67x = 33,918,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918,146.44/6,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.27

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