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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.47, 9,091.40 and 3,935.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.47, 9,091.40 and 3,935.51 is: 5,430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.47 : 9,091.40 = 3,935.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.47/9,091.40 = 3,935.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.47x = 9,091.40 × 3,935.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.47x = 35,779,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,779,275.94/6,588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.59

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