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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.73, 9,840.59 and 6,361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.73, 9,840.59 and 6,361.06 is: 9,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.73 : 9,840.59 = 6,361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.73/9,840.59 = 6,361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.73x = 9,840.59 × 6,361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.73x = 62,596,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596,583.43/6,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.23

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