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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,790.91, 9,371.49 and 3,958.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,790.91, 9,371.49 and 3,958.59 is: 5,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,790.91 : 9,371.49 = 3,958.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,790.91/9,371.49 = 3,958.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,790.91x = 9,371.49 × 3,958.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,790.91x = 37,097,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,097,886.60/6,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.88

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