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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,521.79, 9,773.83 and 3,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,521.79, 9,773.83 and 3,004.06 is: 4,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,521.79 : 9,773.83 = 3,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,521.79/9,773.83 = 3,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,521.79x = 9,773.83 × 3,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,521.79x = 29,361,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361,122.88/6,521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.01

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