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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.58, 9,092.47 and 3,756.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.58, 9,092.47 and 3,756.37 is: 5,183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.58 : 9,092.47 = 3,756.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.58/9,092.47 = 3,756.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.58x = 9,092.47 × 3,756.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.58x = 34,154,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,154,681.53/6,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.92

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