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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.96, 10,511.08 and 6,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.96, 10,511.08 and 6,011.68 is: 9,060.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.96 : 10,511.08 = 6,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.96/10,511.08 = 6,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.96x = 10,511.08 × 6,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.96x = 63,189,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189,249.41/6,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.74

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