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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.73, 9,070.39 and 3,588.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.73, 9,070.39 and 3,588.63 is: 4,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.73 : 9,070.39 = 3,588.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.73/9,070.39 = 3,588.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.73x = 9,070.39 × 3,588.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.73x = 32,550,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550,273.67/6,572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.32

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