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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.70, 9,073.04 and 4,183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.70, 9,073.04 and 4,183.02 is: 5,775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.70 : 9,073.04 = 4,183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.70/9,073.04 = 4,183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.70x = 9,073.04 × 4,183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.70x = 37,952,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952,707.78/6,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,775.17

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