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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,590.51, 9,095.92 and 3,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,590.51, 9,095.92 and 3,757.88 is: 5,186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590.51 : 9,095.92 = 3,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590.51/9,095.92 = 3,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590.51x = 9,095.92 × 3,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590.51x = 34,181,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,389.19/6,590.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.46

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