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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.28, 9,101.12 and 3,610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.28, 9,101.12 and 3,610.52 is: 4,982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.28 : 9,101.12 = 3,610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.28/9,101.12 = 3,610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.28x = 9,101.12 × 3,610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.28x = 32,859,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,859,775.78/6,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.32

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