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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.04, 9,097.24 and 3,940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.04, 9,097.24 and 3,940.08 is: 5,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.04 : 9,097.24 = 3,940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.04/9,097.24 = 3,940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.04x = 9,097.24 × 3,940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.04x = 35,843,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,853.38/6,591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.27

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