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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.08, 9,061.11 and 4,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.08, 9,061.11 and 4,215.12 is: 5,807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.08 : 9,061.11 = 4,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.08/9,061.11 = 4,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.08x = 9,061.11 × 4,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.08x = 38,193,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193,665.98/6,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,807.09

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