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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,574.26, 9,072.08 and 3,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,574.26, 9,072.08 and 3,741.24 is: 5,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,574.26 : 9,072.08 = 3,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,574.26/9,072.08 = 3,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,574.26x = 9,072.08 × 3,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,574.26x = 33,940,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,940,828.58/6,574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.68

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