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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.07, 9,773.79 and 5,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.07, 9,773.79 and 5,056.04 is: 7,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.07 : 9,773.79 = 5,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.07/9,773.79 = 5,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.07x = 9,773.79 × 5,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.07x = 49,416,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416,673.19/6,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,574.52

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