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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.08, 9,071.06 and 3,740.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.08, 9,071.06 and 3,740.86 is: 5,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.08 : 9,071.06 = 3,740.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.08/9,071.06 = 3,740.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.08x = 9,071.06 × 3,740.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.08x = 33,933,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,933,501.45/6,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.50

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