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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.42, 9,097.02 and 3,759.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.42, 9,097.02 and 3,759.81 is: 5,189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.42 : 9,097.02 = 3,759.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.42/9,097.02 = 3,759.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.42x = 9,097.02 × 3,759.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.42x = 34,203,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203,066.77/6,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.03

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