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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.28, 9,095.32 and 3,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.28, 9,095.32 and 3,901.92 is: 5,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.28 : 9,095.32 = 3,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.28/9,095.32 = 3,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.28x = 9,095.32 × 3,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.28x = 35,489,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,489,211.01/6,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.27

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