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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,881.38, 10,323.51 and 3,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,881.38, 10,323.51 and 3,593.59 is: 5,391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,881.38 : 10,323.51 = 3,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,881.38/10,323.51 = 3,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,881.38x = 10,323.51 × 3,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,881.38x = 37,098,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,098,410.68/6,881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.13

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