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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.07, 9,097.31 and 3,759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.07, 9,097.31 and 3,759.42 is: 5,188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.07 : 9,097.31 = 3,759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.07/9,097.31 = 3,759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.07x = 9,097.31 × 3,759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.07x = 34,200,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,590.36/6,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.14

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