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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.62, 9,104.26 and 4,079.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.62, 9,104.26 and 4,079.66 is: 5,631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.62 : 9,104.26 = 4,079.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.62/9,104.26 = 4,079.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.62x = 9,104.26 × 4,079.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.62x = 37,142,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142,285.35/6,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.36

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