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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.84, 10,512.39 and 6,696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.84, 10,512.39 and 6,696.84 is: 10,104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.84 : 10,512.39 = 6,696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.84/10,512.39 = 6,696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.84x = 10,512.39 × 6,696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.84x = 70,399,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,399,793.85/6,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.98

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