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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.04, 9,071.88 and 5,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.04, 9,071.88 and 5,177.36 is: 7,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.04 : 9,071.88 = 5,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.04/9,071.88 = 5,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.04x = 9,071.88 × 5,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.04x = 46,968,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,968,388.64/6,577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.27

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