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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.69, 9,091.41 and 3,756.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.69, 9,091.41 and 3,756.31 is: 5,183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.69 : 9,091.41 = 3,756.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.69/9,091.41 = 3,756.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.69x = 9,091.41 × 3,756.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.69x = 34,150,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,150,135.52/6,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.14

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