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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,590.78, 9,094.88 and 3,606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,590.78, 9,094.88 and 3,606.02 is: 4,976.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590.78 : 9,094.88 = 3,606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590.78/9,094.88 = 3,606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590.78x = 9,094.88 × 3,606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590.78x = 32,796,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,796,273.70/6,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.09

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