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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.40, 9,076.92 and 3,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.40, 9,076.92 and 3,925.04 is: 5,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.40 : 9,076.92 = 3,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.40/9,076.92 = 3,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.40x = 9,076.92 × 3,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.40x = 35,627,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,627,274.08/6,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.62

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