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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,968.42, 10,458.46 and 6,530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,968.42, 10,458.46 and 6,530.54 is: 9,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,968.42 : 10,458.46 = 6,530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,968.42/10,458.46 = 6,530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,968.42x = 10,458.46 × 6,530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,968.42x = 68,299,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,299,391.37/6,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.27

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