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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.79, 9,889.49 and 3,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.79, 9,889.49 and 3,668.90 is: 5,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.79 : 9,889.49 = 3,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.79/9,889.49 = 3,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.79x = 9,889.49 × 3,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.79x = 36,283,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,283,509.59/6,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.51

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