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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,574.23, 9,072.27 and 6,045.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,574.23, 9,072.27 and 6,045.27 is: 8,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,574.23 : 9,072.27 = 6,045.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,574.23/9,072.27 = 6,045.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,574.23x = 9,072.27 × 6,045.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,574.23x = 54,844,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844,287.64/6,574.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.31

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