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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.95, 9,103.44 and 3,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.95, 9,103.44 and 3,763.32 is: 5,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.95 : 9,103.44 = 3,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.95/9,103.44 = 3,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.95x = 9,103.44 × 3,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.95x = 34,259,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,259,157.82/6,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.97

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