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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.64, 9,880.36 and 5,026.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.64, 9,880.36 and 5,026.91 is: 7,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.64 : 9,880.36 = 5,026.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.64/9,880.36 = 5,026.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.64x = 9,880.36 × 5,026.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.64x = 49,667,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,667,655.35/6,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.80

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