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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.23, 9,975.08 and 5,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.23, 9,975.08 and 5,006.48 is: 7,503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.23 : 9,975.08 = 5,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.23/9,975.08 = 5,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.23x = 9,975.08 × 5,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.23x = 49,940,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,940,001.16/6,655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.87

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