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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.08, 9,127.26 and 5,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.08, 9,127.26 and 5,279.04 is: 7,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.08 : 9,127.26 = 5,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.08/9,127.26 = 5,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.08x = 9,127.26 × 5,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.08x = 48,183,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,183,170.63/6,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.66

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