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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,482.65, 9,676.91 and 6,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,482.65, 9,676.91 and 6,026.89 is: 8,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,482.65 : 9,676.91 = 6,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,482.65/9,676.91 = 6,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,482.65x = 9,676.91 × 6,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,482.65x = 58,321,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,321,672.11/6,482.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.58

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