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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.78, 9,884.03 and 5,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.78, 9,884.03 and 5,011.07 is: 7,513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.78 : 9,884.03 = 5,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.78/9,884.03 = 5,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.78x = 9,884.03 × 5,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.78x = 49,529,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,529,491.74/6,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.83

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