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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.91, 10,458.81 and 6,732.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.91, 10,458.81 and 6,732.45 is: 10,082.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.91 : 10,458.81 = 6,732.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.91/10,458.81 = 6,732.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.91x = 10,458.81 × 6,732.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.91x = 70,413,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,413,415.38/6,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.23

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