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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.51, 8,326.86 and 4,776.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.51, 8,326.86 and 4,776.77 is: 6,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.51 : 8,326.86 = 4,776.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.51/8,326.86 = 4,776.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.51x = 8,326.86 × 4,776.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.51x = 39,775,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,775,495.04/6,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.25

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