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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.92, 9,778.80 and 3,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.92, 9,778.80 and 3,059.12 is: 4,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.92 : 9,778.80 = 3,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.92/9,778.80 = 3,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.92x = 9,778.80 × 3,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.92x = 29,914,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,914,522.66/6,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.95

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