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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.36, 9,073.98 and 3,924.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.36, 9,073.98 and 3,924.29 is: 5,415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.36 : 9,073.98 = 3,924.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.36/9,073.98 = 3,924.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.36x = 9,073.98 × 3,924.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.36x = 35,608,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608,951.66/6,575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.52

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