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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.26, 11,009.24 and 6,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.26, 11,009.24 and 6,589.04 is: 9,832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.26 : 11,009.24 = 6,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.26/11,009.24 = 6,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.26x = 11,009.24 × 6,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.26x = 72,540,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,540,322.73/7,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.96

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