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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.74, 9,065.52 and 3,918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.74, 9,065.52 and 3,918.72 is: 5,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.74 : 9,065.52 = 3,918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.74/9,065.52 = 3,918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.74x = 9,065.52 × 3,918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.74x = 35,525,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,525,234.53/6,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.76

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