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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,590.91, 9,105.34 and 4,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,590.91, 9,105.34 and 4,327.62 is: 5,978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590.91 : 9,105.34 = 4,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590.91/9,105.34 = 4,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590.91x = 9,105.34 × 4,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590.91x = 39,404,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404,440.67/6,590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.60

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