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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.19, 9,092.60 and 3,717.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.19, 9,092.60 and 3,717.51 is: 5,130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.19 : 9,092.60 = 3,717.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.19/9,092.60 = 3,717.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.19x = 9,092.60 × 3,717.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.19x = 33,801,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801,831.43/6,588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.67

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