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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.44, 9,073.68 and 5,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.44, 9,073.68 and 5,795.84 is: 8,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.44 : 9,073.68 = 5,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.44/9,073.68 = 5,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.44x = 9,073.68 × 5,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.44x = 52,589,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589,597.49/6,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.32

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