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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.83, 9,097.59 and 6,378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.83, 9,097.59 and 6,378.87 is: 8,798.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.83 : 9,097.59 = 6,378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.83/9,097.59 = 6,378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.83x = 9,097.59 × 6,378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.83x = 58,032,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,032,343.92/6,595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,798.34

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