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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.63, 9,081.86 and 3,747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.63, 9,081.86 and 3,747.38 is: 5,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.63 : 9,081.86 = 3,747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.63/9,081.86 = 3,747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.63x = 9,081.86 × 3,747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.63x = 34,033,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033,167.47/6,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.72

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