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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.63, 9,072.44 and 4,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.63, 9,072.44 and 4,340.16 is: 5,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.63 : 9,072.44 = 4,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.63/9,072.44 = 4,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.63x = 9,072.44 × 4,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.63x = 39,375,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,841.19/6,573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.97

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