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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.83, 9,102.47 and 3,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.83, 9,102.47 and 3,611.84 is: 4,984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.83 : 9,102.47 = 3,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.83/9,102.47 = 3,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.83x = 9,102.47 × 3,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.83x = 32,876,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,876,601.67/6,595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.45

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