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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.70, 9,101.96 and 3,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.70, 9,101.96 and 3,611.44 is: 4,983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.70 : 9,101.96 = 3,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.70/9,101.96 = 3,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.70x = 9,101.96 × 3,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.70x = 32,871,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,871,182.42/6,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.73

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