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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.97, 8,997.82 and 5,583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.97, 8,997.82 and 5,583.88 is: 7,700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.97 : 8,997.82 = 5,583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.97/8,997.82 = 5,583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.97x = 8,997.82 × 5,583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.97x = 50,242,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,242,747.14/6,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.07

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