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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.73, 9,068.88 and 4,182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.73, 9,068.88 and 4,182.43 is: 5,769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.73 : 9,068.88 = 4,182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.73/9,068.88 = 4,182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.73x = 9,068.88 × 4,182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.73x = 37,929,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,929,955.78/6,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,769.93

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