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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.62, 9,091.04 and 3,755.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.62, 9,091.04 and 3,755.87 is: 5,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.62 : 9,091.04 = 3,755.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.62/9,091.04 = 3,755.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.62x = 9,091.04 × 3,755.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.62x = 34,144,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144,700.17/6,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.38

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