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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.93, 9,069.40 and 3,587.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.93, 9,069.40 and 3,587.89 is: 4,951.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.93 : 9,069.40 = 3,587.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.93/9,069.40 = 3,587.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.93x = 9,069.40 × 3,587.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.93x = 32,539,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539,955.25/6,571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.36

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