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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.72, 9,777.88 and 5,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.72, 9,777.88 and 5,057 is: 7,578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.72 : 9,777.88 = 5,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.72/9,777.88 = 5,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.72x = 9,777.88 × 5,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.72x = 49,446,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,446,739.16/6,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.37

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