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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.63, 9,102.06 and 3,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.63, 9,102.06 and 3,611.74 is: 4,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.63 : 9,102.06 = 3,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.63/9,102.06 = 3,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.63x = 9,102.06 × 3,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.63x = 32,874,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,874,274.18/6,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.25

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