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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.64, 9,095.68 and 3,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.64, 9,095.68 and 3,938.44 is: 5,434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.64 : 9,095.68 = 3,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.64/9,095.68 = 3,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.64x = 9,095.68 × 3,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.64x = 35,822,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822,789.94/6,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.58

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