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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,515.58, 9,773.91 and 3,595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,515.58, 9,773.91 and 3,595.89 is: 5,394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,515.58 : 9,773.91 = 3,595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,515.58/9,773.91 = 3,595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,515.58x = 9,773.91 × 3,595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,515.58x = 35,145,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145,905.23/6,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.13

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