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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.76, 9,097.64 and 3,759.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.76, 9,097.64 and 3,759.13 is: 5,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.76 : 9,097.64 = 3,759.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.76/9,097.64 = 3,759.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.76x = 9,097.64 × 3,759.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.76x = 34,199,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,211.45/6,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.18

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