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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.52, 9,097.74 and 3,942.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.52, 9,097.74 and 3,942.12 is: 5,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.52 : 9,097.74 = 3,942.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.52/9,097.74 = 3,942.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.52x = 9,097.74 × 3,942.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.52x = 35,864,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,864,382.81/6,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.34

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