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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,573.83, 9,071.93 and 3,741.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,573.83, 9,071.93 and 3,741.41 is: 5,163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,573.83 : 9,071.93 = 3,741.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,573.83/9,071.93 = 3,741.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,573.83x = 9,071.93 × 3,741.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,573.83x = 33,941,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,941,843.22/6,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.18

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