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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.08, 9,070.92 and 3,588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.08, 9,070.92 and 3,588.98 is: 4,952.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.08 : 9,070.92 = 3,588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.08/9,070.92 = 3,588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.08x = 9,070.92 × 3,588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.08x = 32,555,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,555,350.46/6,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.83

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