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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.89, 9,093.49 and 4,322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.89, 9,093.49 and 4,322.13 is: 5,965.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.89 : 9,093.49 = 4,322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.89/9,093.49 = 4,322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.89x = 9,093.49 × 4,322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.89x = 39,303,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,303,245.93/6,588.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.08

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