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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.68, 9,091.56 and 5,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.68, 9,091.56 and 5,263.12 is: 7,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.68 : 9,091.56 = 5,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.68/9,091.56 = 5,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.68x = 9,091.56 × 5,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.68x = 47,849,971.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,849,971.27/6,593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.94

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