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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525, 9,778.64 and 3,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525, 9,778.64 and 3,007.27 is: 4,506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525 : 9,778.64 = 3,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525/9,778.64 = 3,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525x = 9,778.64 × 3,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525x = 29,406,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406,971.23/6,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.82

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