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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.94, 9,092.96 and 3,756.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.94, 9,092.96 and 3,756.73 is: 5,184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.94 : 9,092.96 = 3,756.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.94/9,092.96 = 3,756.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.94x = 9,092.96 × 3,756.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.94x = 34,159,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159,795.62/6,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.41

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