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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.37, 9,148.25 and 6,359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.37, 9,148.25 and 6,359.03 is: 8,820.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.37 : 9,148.25 = 6,359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.37/9,148.25 = 6,359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.37x = 9,148.25 × 6,359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.37x = 58,173,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,173,996.20/6,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,820.43

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