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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.69, 9,788.36 and 2,776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.69, 9,788.36 and 2,776.46 is: 4,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.69 : 9,788.36 = 2,776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.69/9,788.36 = 2,776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.69x = 9,788.36 × 2,776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.69x = 27,176,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,176,927.18/6,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.25

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