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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.25, 9,069.72 and 4,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.25, 9,069.72 and 4,217.58 is: 5,820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.25 : 9,069.72 = 4,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.25/9,069.72 = 4,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.25x = 9,069.72 × 4,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.25x = 38,252,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,252,269.68/6,572.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.27

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