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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,648.93, 9,179.46 and 5,910.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,648.93, 9,179.46 and 5,910.89 is: 8,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,648.93 : 9,179.46 = 5,910.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,648.93/9,179.46 = 5,910.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,648.93x = 9,179.46 × 5,910.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,648.93x = 54,258,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,258,732.42/6,648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.52

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