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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.61, 10,466.57 and 5,587.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.61, 10,466.57 and 5,587.47 is: 8,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.61 : 10,466.57 = 5,587.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.61/10,466.57 = 5,587.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.61x = 10,466.57 × 5,587.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.61x = 58,481,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,481,659.85/6,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.33

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