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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.69, 9,097.43 and 3,721.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.69, 9,097.43 and 3,721.01 is: 5,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.69 : 9,097.43 = 3,721.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.69/9,097.43 = 3,721.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.69x = 9,097.43 × 3,721.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.69x = 33,851,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851,628.00/6,591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.50

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