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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.64, 9,957.06 and 5,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.64, 9,957.06 and 5,014.08 is: 7,506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.64 : 9,957.06 = 5,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.64/9,957.06 = 5,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.64x = 9,957.06 × 5,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.64x = 49,925,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925,495.40/6,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.87

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