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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.23, 9,549.32 and 3,591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.23, 9,549.32 and 3,591.64 is: 5,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.23 : 9,549.32 = 3,591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.23/9,549.32 = 3,591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.23x = 9,549.32 × 3,591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.23x = 34,297,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297,719.68/6,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.45

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