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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.96, 9,778.77 and 3,555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.96, 9,778.77 and 3,555.78 is: 5,328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.96 : 9,778.77 = 3,555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.96/9,778.77 = 3,555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.96x = 9,778.77 × 3,555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.96x = 34,771,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,771,154.79/6,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.95

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