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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.26, 10,312.56 and 6,579.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.26, 10,312.56 and 6,579.06 is: 9,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.26 : 10,312.56 = 6,579.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.26/10,312.56 = 6,579.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.26x = 10,312.56 × 6,579.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.26x = 67,846,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,846,950.99/7,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.77

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