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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.28, 11,026.44 and 6,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.28, 11,026.44 and 6,576 is: 9,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.28 : 11,026.44 = 6,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.28/11,026.44 = 6,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.28x = 11,026.44 × 6,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.28x = 72,509,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,509,869.44/7,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.82

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