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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.80, 9,101.61 and 3,763.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.80, 9,101.61 and 3,763.86 is: 5,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.80 : 9,101.61 = 3,763.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.80/9,101.61 = 3,763.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.80x = 9,101.61 × 3,763.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.80x = 34,257,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,257,185.81/6,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.79

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