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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.20, 10,477.80 and 6,450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.20, 10,477.80 and 6,450.60 is: 9,675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.20 : 10,477.80 = 6,450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.20/10,477.80 = 6,450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.20x = 10,477.80 × 6,450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.20x = 67,588,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,588,096.68/6,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.90

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