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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,504.40, 9,756.60 and 5,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,504.40, 9,756.60 and 5,966.80 is: 8,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,504.40 : 9,756.60 = 5,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,504.40/9,756.60 = 5,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,504.40x = 9,756.60 × 5,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,504.40x = 58,215,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,215,680.88/6,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.20

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