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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.58, 9,106.14 and 5,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.58, 9,106.14 and 5,886.20 is: 8,126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.58 : 9,106.14 = 5,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.58/9,106.14 = 5,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.58x = 9,106.14 × 5,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.58x = 53,600,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,600,515.74/6,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.74

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