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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,980.58, 9,621.99 and 6,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,980.58, 9,621.99 and 6,408.32 is: 8,833.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,980.58 : 9,621.99 = 6,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,980.58/9,621.99 = 6,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,980.58x = 9,621.99 × 6,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,980.58x = 61,660,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660,742.85/6,980.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,833.18

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