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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.38, 9,926.52 and 5,799.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.38, 9,926.52 and 5,799.46 is: 8,707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.38 : 9,926.52 = 5,799.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.38/9,926.52 = 5,799.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.38x = 9,926.52 × 5,799.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.38x = 57,568,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,568,455.68/6,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,707.48

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