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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,586.73, 9,089.69 and 3,753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,586.73, 9,089.69 and 3,753.98 is: 5,180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,586.73 : 9,089.69 = 3,753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,586.73/9,089.69 = 3,753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,586.73x = 9,089.69 × 3,753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,586.73x = 34,122,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122,514.47/6,586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.49

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