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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.38, 9,868.73 and 3,964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.38, 9,868.73 and 3,964.48 is: 5,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.38 : 9,868.73 = 3,964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.38/9,868.73 = 3,964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.38x = 9,868.73 × 3,964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.38x = 39,124,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124,382.71/6,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.09

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