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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.70, 9,102.33 and 3,611.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.70, 9,102.33 and 3,611.79 is: 4,984.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.70 : 9,102.33 = 3,611.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.70/9,102.33 = 3,611.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.70x = 9,102.33 × 3,611.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.70x = 32,875,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,875,704.47/6,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.42

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