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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.76, 9,914.52 and 3,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.76, 9,914.52 and 3,679.76 is: 5,531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.76 : 9,914.52 = 3,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.76/9,914.52 = 3,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.76x = 9,914.52 × 3,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.76x = 36,483,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,483,054.12/6,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.29

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