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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.38, 9,104.88 and 3,764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.38, 9,104.88 and 3,764.71 is: 5,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.38 : 9,104.88 = 3,764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.38/9,104.88 = 3,764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.38x = 9,104.88 × 3,764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.38x = 34,277,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,277,232.78/6,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.01

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