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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.70, 9,072.51 and 3,741.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.70, 9,072.51 and 3,741.77 is: 5,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.70 : 9,072.51 = 3,741.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.70/9,072.51 = 3,741.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.70x = 9,072.51 × 3,741.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.70x = 33,947,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,947,200.38/6,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.09

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