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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.09, 9,884.94 and 5,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.09, 9,884.94 and 5,364.70 is: 8,040.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.09 : 9,884.94 = 5,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.09/9,884.94 = 5,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.09x = 9,884.94 × 5,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.09x = 53,029,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,029,737.62/6,595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.79

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