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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.68, 9,101.62 and 3,611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.68, 9,101.62 and 3,611.55 is: 4,983.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.68 : 9,101.62 = 3,611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.68/9,101.62 = 3,611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.68x = 9,101.62 × 3,611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.68x = 32,870,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,870,960.23/6,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.71

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