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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.20, 9,095.46 and 3,758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.20, 9,095.46 and 3,758.18 is: 5,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.20 : 9,095.46 = 3,758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.20/9,095.46 = 3,758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.20x = 9,095.46 × 3,758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.20x = 34,182,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182,375.86/6,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.06

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