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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.68, 9,101.70 and 3,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.68, 9,101.70 and 3,801 is: 5,245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.68 : 9,101.70 = 3,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.68/9,101.70 = 3,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.68x = 9,101.70 × 3,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.68x = 34,595,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,595,561.70/6,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.18

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