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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.16, 9,070.93 and 3,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.16, 9,070.93 and 3,589 is: 4,952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.16 : 9,070.93 = 3,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.16/9,070.93 = 3,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.16x = 9,070.93 × 3,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.16x = 32,555,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,555,567.77/6,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.80

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