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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.88, 9,878.40 and 5,125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.88, 9,878.40 and 5,125.89 is: 7,679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.88 : 9,878.40 = 5,125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.88/9,878.40 = 5,125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.88x = 9,878.40 × 5,125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.88x = 50,635,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,635,591.78/6,593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.18

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