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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.44, 9,095.56 and 3,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.44, 9,095.56 and 3,758.48 is: 5,186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.44 : 9,095.56 = 3,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.44/9,095.56 = 3,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.44x = 9,095.56 × 3,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.44x = 34,185,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185,480.35/6,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.34

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