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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.23, 9,092.62 and 3,756.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.23, 9,092.62 and 3,756.62 is: 5,184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.23 : 9,092.62 = 3,756.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.23/9,092.62 = 3,756.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.23x = 9,092.62 × 3,756.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.23x = 34,157,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157,545.57/6,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.64

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