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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.26, 9,074.28 and 4,220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.26, 9,074.28 and 4,220.70 is: 5,823.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.26 : 9,074.28 = 4,220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.26/9,074.28 = 4,220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.26x = 9,074.28 × 4,220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.26x = 38,299,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299,813.60/6,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,823.07

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