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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.58, 9,071.75 and 3,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.58, 9,071.75 and 3,741.36 is: 5,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.58 : 9,071.75 = 3,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.58/9,071.75 = 3,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.58x = 9,071.75 × 3,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.58x = 33,940,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,940,682.58/6,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.20

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