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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,574.72, 9,073.86 and 3,664.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,574.72, 9,073.86 and 3,664.57 is: 5,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,574.72 : 9,073.86 = 3,664.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,574.72/9,073.86 = 3,664.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,574.72x = 9,073.86 × 3,664.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,574.72x = 33,251,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251,749.77/6,574.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.52

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