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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.88, 9,626.18 and 5,088.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.88, 9,626.18 and 5,088.83 is: 7,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.88 : 9,626.18 = 5,088.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.88/9,626.18 = 5,088.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.88x = 9,626.18 × 5,088.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.88x = 48,985,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,985,919.99/6,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.17

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