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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.33, 9,087.42 and 4,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.33, 9,087.42 and 4,034.90 is: 5,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.33 : 9,087.42 = 4,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.33/9,087.42 = 4,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.33x = 9,087.42 × 4,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.33x = 36,666,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,666,794.99/6,588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.41

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