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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.79, 9,097.80 and 3,938.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.79, 9,097.80 and 3,938.62 is: 5,435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.79 : 9,097.80 = 3,938.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.79/9,097.80 = 3,938.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.79x = 9,097.80 × 3,938.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.79x = 35,832,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,832,777.04/6,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.15

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