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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.76, 10,311.87 and 6,578.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.76, 10,311.87 and 6,578.56 is: 9,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.76 : 10,311.87 = 6,578.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.76/10,311.87 = 6,578.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.76x = 10,311.87 × 6,578.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.76x = 67,837,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,837,255.51/7,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.08

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