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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.49, 9,079.61 and 3,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.49, 9,079.61 and 3,927.38 is: 5,418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.49 : 9,079.61 = 3,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.49/9,079.61 = 3,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.49x = 9,079.61 × 3,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.49x = 35,659,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659,013.69/6,580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.90

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