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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.61, 10,163.36 and 5,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.61, 10,163.36 and 5,296.08 is: 7,944.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.61 : 10,163.36 = 5,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.61/10,163.36 = 5,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.61x = 10,163.36 × 5,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.61x = 53,825,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825,896.95/6,775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.07

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