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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.36, 9,091.98 and 4,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.36, 9,091.98 and 4,074.24 is: 5,619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.36 : 9,091.98 = 4,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.36/9,091.98 = 4,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.36x = 9,091.98 × 4,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.36x = 37,042,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,042,908.60/6,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.92

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